Clinical Skills Training 1 - PHPH5440

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Must be enrolled in Program 9055, or 5503, or 7378
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Clinical Skills Training I and II give students practical experience in the examination of joints and other “hands-on” procedures such as taping techniques, injecting techniques, on-field management of acute trauma and interpretation of imaging. In each clinical skills training course, students are taught how to use on-line medical databases and practical aspects of using WebCT.

Clinical Skills Training 1 focuses on practical aspects of examination and management of injuries to the upper limb and cervical spine.
Topics covered include; cervical spine examination and imaging; management of concussion, dental issues, the wrist and hand, the elbow and shoulder including physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of shoulder instability and impingement. Students will undertake practice examinations of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand; make hand and wrist splints and mouthguards, and be involved in practical demonstrations of sporting techniques during this course.