Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Requisites

Prerequisite

Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Chiropractic Science + Clinical Chiropractic (BSc + BClinChiro) and successful completion of Years 1 and 2.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate proficiency at motion palpation of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and pelvis
2.
Demonstrate the proper application of various manipulative techniques (including various chiropractic technique alternatives) for the correction of joint dysfunction in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis.
3.
Describe and demonstrate various management approaches for the infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patient.
4.
Understand and be able to apply the diagnosis of the different pathomechanical and pathological disease processes seen in, but not limited to, the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis.
5.
Understand the various pathologies and conditions as they relate to the care of infants and children.
6.
Understand the various pathologies and conditions as they relate to the care of elderly patients.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Manual Therapy techniques. Geriatric assessment, diagnosis and management. Paediatric assessment, diagnosis and management.