School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceNutrition and Pharmacology for OsteopathsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400437.1
Discipline: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
400130 - Human Medical Sciences 1, 400138 - Pathophysiology 1, 400267 - Pathophysiology 2
Incompatible Units
400014 - Continuing Professional Development for Practitioners
About this Unit
This unit reviews two health care modalities – Nutrition and Pharmacology – that present in the clinical practice of Osteopathy. The pharmacology and nutrition components of this unit are intended to provide students’ with a comprehensive knowledge of these areas. Common and specific drugs used to treat conditions seen in osteopathic practice are addressed. Recognition of adverse reactions to drug therapy are described.