School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceClinical Osteopathic Medicine 4Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400438.1
Discipline: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
400007 - Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, 400004 - Systemic Osteopathy
Prerequisite
400434 Clinical Osteopathic Medicine 3 AND 400435 Treatment Planning in Osteopathic Practice
Corequisite
400439 Reflective Osteopathic Practice
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 develops students knowledge of pathology and clinical diagnosis and management in the fields of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatrics. Common Obstetric, Gynaecological and Paediatric conditions are presented and aspects relating to medical and osteopathic treatment are discussed. Particular emphasis in this unit is given to history taking, and assessment of these conditions, with the intention to refer to the appropriate health care professional.