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Unit of Study OSTP2009 Clinical Neuroscience and Pain Studies (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty & College

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.


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.

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

demonstrate an understanding of the structural organisation of the human nervous system

demonstrate an understanding of the functional components of the human nervous system

explain and identify the effects of damage to functional components of the human nervous system through physical examination

communicate and demonstrate understanding of core concepts of pain management as it pertains to osteopathic practice

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly)
Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly)
Assessment
Practical50%
Case study35%
Quiz15%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly)
Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly)
Assessment
Practical50%
Case study35%
Quiz15%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Lab coat, protective glasses, enclosed shoes. 

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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