School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceOsteopathic Clinical Studies 3Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400261.1
Discipline: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
E2324 Osteopathy 4
Prerequisite
400258 Osteopathic Clinical Studies 2 AND 400259 Osteopathic Medicine 1
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
The aim of this unit is to develop in the students the ability to understand and perform osteopathic scanning and segmentally define somatic dysfunctions of the thoracic cage, the cervical spine, the head and upper extremity, along with articulatory and muscle energy techniques for these regions. Postural and lifestyle considerations of patient care are explored and hypothetical management plans developed for a variety of common patient presentations.