Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 3

Unit code: HMO7003 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HMO7002 - Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 3 further develops students' knowledge and skills with indirect osteopathic techniques for common musculoskeletal complaints. Students will extend their knowledge of diagnostic imaging and will have the opportunity to analyse and interpret images featuring clinical pathologies common to osteopathic practice. Students will also develop an appreciation for other diagnostic imaging modalities for musculoskeletal complaints. Students will be introduced to key concepts related to the musculoskeletal care of obstetric, paediatric and adolescent populations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Elucidate the professional scope of an osteopath with respect to diagnostic imaging in the health care setting;
  2. Formulate likely diagnoses based on findings from diagnostic images and recommend appropriate management strategies;
  3. Contextualise indirect osteopathic techniques for the spine, pelvis and periphery; and
  4. Elucidate the anatomical, physiological, functional and psychosocial considerations relating to the management and monitoring of the paediatric, adolescent, and obstetric patient.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

The case study assesses fundamental knowledge of the osteopath’s role in diagnostic imaging within the Australian healthcare system. The Diagnostic Imaging Analysis assesses students’ ability to interpret patient films and propose appropriate management. The OPSS assesses students’ understanding and skills in performing ‘indirect’ osteopathic techniques. Finally, the Clinical Reasoning Task requires students to provide ‘best practice’ responses to clinical problems related to the paediatric, adolescent and obstetric patient.

Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 10%
Written Response to Clinical Scenario (500 words)
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 30%
Diagnostic Imaging Analysis (1500 word equivalent) (hurdle)
Assessment type: Performance
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Grade: 25%
Observed Performance in a Simulated Setting (OPSS) (20mins including 10 mins reading time) (hurdle)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 35%
Individual Clinical Reasoning Task (12 mins)

To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend 80% of all practical classes for essential skill development as per AOAC expectations. The Diagnostic Imaging Analysis and the OPSS are hurdle assessments: these tasks assess critical osteopathic clinical skills.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Biles, B., & Biles, J., (Eds.) (2019). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health & wellbeing. Oxford University Press. Dune, T., McLeod, K., & Williams, R. (Eds.). (2021). Culture, diversity and health in Australia: Towards culturally safe health care. Routledge. Feehan, J., Tripodi, N., & Apostolopoulos, V., (Eds.) (2022). Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan. Academic Press. Other required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
HCOP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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