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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 outcomes

1.

Outline the nature, causes and predisposing factors of presented neurological disease

2.

Describe and discuss the clinical implications of human neuroanatomy in detail as they relate to neurological function in the human

3.

Describe, identify and discuss the signs and symptoms of neurological function and dysfunction in the human in detail

4.

Perform complete neurological examinations at a clinically competent level

5.

Work through a given brief case presentation to formulate a list of differential diagnoses and likely associated findings of each

6.

Use the knowledge gained from the unit to formulate principles guiding management of common diseases discussed in the unit

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit builds on Diagnosis I and develops a principles approach to the neurological component of clinical pathology. Pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical presentation of common neurological disorders will be covered. Current research on the weekly topics will also be discussed.