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Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy 1 (PHTY90082)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject is designed to advance the student’s knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of orthopaedic conditions commonly encountered in physiotherapist led orthopaedic outpatient clinics. Students will gain an understanding of the structure, normal function and pathologic dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system, and gain skills in performing a comprehensive musculoskeletal screening examination for children. The subject is intended to provide the student with the necessary understanding to formulate evaluative clinical decisions in the assessment and management of paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Students will have an opportunity to observe physiotherapist led outpatient clinics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the aetiology, pathology and management of common paediatric orthopaedic disorders
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal growth patterns including postural variants;
- Develop a systematic approach to interpreting a plain x-ray;
- Gain a basic understanding of interpretation of musculoskeletal ultrasound studies;
- Differentiate developmental anomalies, acquired conditions and normal variants on plain x-ray;
- Identify appropriate imaging studies and laboratory tests for children and adolescents with musculoskeletal conditions
- Identify a differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents
- Describe common fracture injury patterns
- Describe methods to immobilise common fractures in children and adolescents
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:
- A capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning
- An advanced level of oral and written communication
- An appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in GC-PAEDOP. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 2 hour written examination, due end semester, (50%)
- 15 minute case presentation, due at end of two week study block, (20%)
- 2,000 word assignment relating to case presentation, due four weeks after delivery of subject, (30%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
Additional delivery details
This subject will be delivered at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022