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Unit description

Advances the application and integration of osteopathic principles into practice through the learning of advanced technical skills and treatment modalities. Introduces knowledge and skills in the management of the paediatric patient.

Unit content

• Osteopathic Principles in Practice
• Osteopathic Diagnosis - Regional and systemic dysfunction - Neuromusculoskeletal model
• Osteopathic Treatment - Regional High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) technique, and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and combined methods
• Use of Evidence Based Reasoning in case studies
• Osteopathic management in Paediatrics common presentations and management
 

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:GA1GA2GA3GA4GA5GA6GA7
1demonstrate an advanced understanding of the osteopathic principles of diagnosis and treatmentKnowledge of a discipline
2demonstrate safe and effective advanced HVLA, MET and combined treatment modalities for all regions of the bodyKnowledge of a discipline
3critically review osteopathic diagnosis and treatmentIntellectual rigour
4demonstrate safe and effective assessment and management of the paediatric patientLifelong learning

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the osteopathic principles of diagnosis and treatment
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  2. demonstrate safe and effective advanced HVLA, MET and combined treatment modalities for all regions of the body
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  3. critically review osteopathic diagnosis and treatment
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
  4. demonstrate safe and effective assessment and management of the paediatric patient
    • GA5: Lifelong learning

Prescribed texts

  • Prescribed text information is not currently available.
Prescribed texts may change in future study periods.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Simulation 6 hours per week (Across the session)
Lecture online 1 hour (12 weeks)
Practical session 3 hours (12 weeks)
Assessment
Exam: practical25%
Critical review30%
Exam: practical25%
Exam: closed book20%

Teaching method
Simulation 6 hours per week (Across the session)
Lecture online 1 hour (12 weeks)
Practical session 3 hours (12 weeks)
Assessment
Exam: practical25%
Critical review30%
Exam: practical25%
Exam: closed book20%
Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every session. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the study session.

Fee information

Domestic

Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2021 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2

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International

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