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OMT520 Clinical Practicum in OMT (8)
Abstract| This subject represents the Clinical component of the OMT course. Students will be required to apply the principles learnt in the course in a supervised clinical situation. This will examine the students approach to assessment, diagnosis and treatment and their ability to incorporate clinical reasoning. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: OMT520
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 session | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Enrolment restrictions| Available to students in the Master of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) course only. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
to apply the principles of OMT in a clinical environment through an understanding of:
- the principles of the neuro-musculo-articular system.
- the principles and practice of manipulation
- the integration of joint function with other components of the neuro-musculo-articular system
- the interrelationships of the postural mechanisms.
- the clinical application of current evidence-based research influencing and underpinning the OMT philosophy. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- To reach a satisfactory level of competence through active participation in a supervised clinical placement(s) to a maximum of 240 hours, incorporating patient assessment, treatment, ongoing treatment planning, interaction with supervisory staff, other staff members and all necessary allied health staff deemed appropriate to the patients condition. |
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
