Unit of Study OSTP5004 Paediatric Management in Osteopathic Practice (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Introduces assessment and intervention in the management of the paediatric patient, through knowledge of common presentations and developmental models. Students develop communication, consent, treatment, and assessment skills unique to the paediatric consultation.

Unit content

Informed consent considerations for paediatrics and normal development (0-18 years)
Case history and use of evidence-based reasoning in case studies
Assessment of developmental milestones, neuromusculoskeletal and safety considerations
Paediatric treatment and management
Introduction to common paediatric presentations and evidence-based management
Integrated care in the context of lifespan, family, society and culture

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Lismore	Term2	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an advanced understanding of the osteopathic principles of diagnosis and treatment as it relates to the paediatric patient and the role of parents and care givers

Identify redflags and contraindications to develop safe and effective management plans, including referral for the paediatric patient

critically review osteopathic diagnosis and treatment as it relates to the evidence informed management of paediatric patient

demonstrate safe and effective assessment and management of the paediatric patient

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 1 hr (Weekly)

Practical 2.5hrs (Twice weekly)

Practical 1 hr (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	20%
Practical	60%
Portfolio	20%

Teaching method

Tutorial 1 hr (Weekly)

Practical 2.5hrs (Twice weekly)

Practical 1 hr (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	20%
Practical	60%
Portfolio	20%

Prescribed learning resources

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Fee information

Domestic

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