POD307 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pathology (8)
Abstract
This subject reviews and extends the student's knowledge of a broad range of topics comprising pain, rheumatology and musculoskeletal pathology. Students review acute and chronic pain, pain assessment, and the impact of pain on functional ability.
The study of rheumatology illustrates a spectrum of conditions ranging from pathology characterised by arthropathy, to soft tissue rheumatological conditions. Musculoskeletal pathology involving the lower limb is studied in detail, and analysis of a range of management strategies is incorporated.
The pharmacology of a range of relevant medicines will be addressed, to enable students to evaluate the medical management of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions. This study of pharmacology and the use of prescription medicines, will also contribute to the student's knowledge and skill development as they work towards becoming competent prescribers. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD307
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One sesssion | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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| POD212 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to evaluate pain as a presenting symptom, in the formulation of a differential diagnosis;
- be able to analyse the impact of pain on functional ability;
- be able to analyse the aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation, management and prognosis of a range of rheumatological diseases;
- be able to evaluate the aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation, management and prognosis of a range of musculoskeletal pathologies arising in the foot and leg; and
- be able to justify the prescription and appropriate use of medicines in the management of rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions;
- be able to develop a problem based approach to learning, to facilitate the application of theory to practice.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Pain: pathophysiology, assessment and management of acute and chronic pain
- Medicines used for pain management: narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics; analgesics for chronic pain e.g. anti-depressant drugs
- Rheumatoid arthritis - aetiological factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and medical management
- Osteoarthritis - aetiological factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and medical management
- Gout - aetiological factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and medical management
- Spondyloarthropathies: ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis
- Lupus - systemic and cutaneous manifestations: pathophysiology, clinical presentation and medical management
- Soft tissue rheumatological conditions including fibromyalgia, CREST and systemic sclerosis
- Medicines used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); glucocorticosteroids; disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs); biologic DMARDS
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
