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Learning activities
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate the capacity to perform a structured clinical history and physical examination of an adult, pregnant, and paediatric patient in a simulated laboratory environment.
Develop a working diagnosis and prognosis for theoretical cases.
Understand and implement an appropriately structured management plan
Acquire a working knowledge of the clinical procedures and policies within Murdoch University Chiropractic Clinic
Demonstrate the capacity to competently navigate through the electronic patient records management system (Visual Outcomes software) within Murdoch University Chiropractic Clinic.
Demonstrate an understanding of plain radiographic anatomy of the spine, extremities, chest and spinal variants and anomalies
Understand cultural differences in patient management
Assessments
Additional information
The initial unit content is designed to introduce students to the clinical aspect of managing patients in a clinical environment. The unit begins by introducing students to a structured patient interview and clinical examination. This process is followed by an introduction to management plan writing and how to convey the clinical information in lay terms to patients. Next, students are introduced to the MUCC working structure preparing them to interact in this clinical environment. Finally, students are introduced to the electronic records management system.