School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceOsteopathic Clinical Studies 4Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400263.1
Discipline: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
E3321 Osteopathy 5
Prerequisite
400259 Osteopathic Medicine 1 AND 400261 Osteopathic Clinical Studies 3
Corequisite
400264 Osteopathic Medicine 2 AND 400265 Osteopathic Medicine 3
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 the development of the skills and competence in the use of high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) manipulative techniques, and an understanding of the biomechanics upon which this skill is based. This unit introduces and teaches the students in the area of rehabilitation exercise prescription specific to osteopathic manipulative therapy. This unit provides learning experiences for students to develop skills in clinical observation of patient diagnosis, treatment and management.