School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceIntroduction to Osteopathic StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400255.1
Discipline: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Corequisite
400130 Human Medical Sciences 1 AND 400256 Human Medical Sciences 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements:
Completion of a Prohibited Persons Declaration;
Criminal Record Check Clearance;
Students must possess a current, Workcover Authority approved First Aid Certificate;
Provide evidence of compliance with the occupational screening and immunisation policy of NSW Health.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to historical and contemporary osteopathic practice. This unit presents the principles and basic surface anatomy, and dominant models on which osteopathic clinical practice is based. Students will develop basic research literacy and critical appraisal as it relates to osteopathic practice.