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Handbook of Postgraduate Studies – 2004This unit explores the role of rehabilitation in chiropracticpractice. Various models are studied relevant to allregions of the spine with emphasis on some commonclinical problems. A number of therapeutic approachesincluding ancillary to primary manipulative techniquesare taught. Students are presented with indications andcontraindications for these techniques.CHIR860 Clinic Internship8 pg cpPrerequisite: CHIR862, CHIR835, CHIR866, CHIR864Students attend the Outpatient Clinics where theybecome responsible for patient management and careunder the guidance of the Clinic Supervisors. Studentsgain skills in the handling of patients, the conduct of thepatient interview, the formation of the diagnostic impressionand in the delivery of chiropractic care.CHIR861 Techniques V6 pg cpPrerequisite: CHIR821This unit concentrates on perfecting Diversified andGonstead manipulative skills on the spine. This subjectalso includes the indications and contraindications tomanipulation.CHIR862 Preclinical Studies4 pg cpPrerequisite: CHIR303Corequisites: CHIR835, CHIR866This course is designed to prepare the student for clinicinternship. It provides an introduction to clinical testingincluding procedures for patient examination. The aim ofthe unit is to synthesise the various facets of theoreticalknowledge into a clinically orientated practical art.CHIR864 Radiology I3 pg cpPrerequisites: CHIR354, CHIR355, CHIR204This unit covers the terminology and concepts of radiologicaldiagnosis. Spinographic studies are undertakenmaking postural analyses from radiographs. Studentslearn to identify pathological conditions of the spine andextremities, assess those conditions and write clear andprofessional radiological reports.CHIR865 Differential Diagnosis C3 pg cpPrerequisites: CHIR203, CHIR303, CHIR242This unit will focus on the comprehensive health assessmentof the patient. Emphasis is on physical examinationskills and its relationship to the medical history andinvestigative results. Selected nutritional and pharmacologicalissues are also studied relevant to the chiropractorin clinical practice and as a basis for patient case management.258CHIR866 Neurological Diagnosis3 pg cpPrerequisites: CHIR354, CHIR355This unit commences with an exploration of the neurologicalconnections and their application to the maintenanceof health. This is followed by clinical neurology inwhich dysfunction of the nervous system is studied incorporatingclinical assessment and diagnosis, appropriateinterventions and indications for referral.CHIR867 Peripheral Skills3 pg cpPrerequisites: CHIR301, CHIR302This unit builds upon adjustive and palpatory skillsdeveloped in the earlier skills subjects. Peripheral jointadjusting is practised and perfected in terms of indicationand contraindication, problem solving, biomechanics ofadjustments and most importantly specificity and control.The student is encouraged to develop rational treatmentand management plans for peripheral joint problems.ELS400 Museum Field Studies4 pg cpIn small, specialist and large city museums which offeremployment opportunities (in SE Australia, SE Asia orthe Sydney metropolitan area), students will investigatethe range of curatorial roles and assess the scientific andcultural value of individual projects in collections, therange of public programs and the status of informationmanagement. In 2004 Museum Field Studies in SEAustralia will take place from July 6–17 inclusive.ELS401 Professional Experience12 pg cpStudents complete a 12-week placement (or equivalent)with an appropriate museum or workplace venue, undertakingwork assigned by the employer. They will also berequired to submit a report on their placement. Enrolmentin this unit requires the express permission of the unitconvenor and is not available for students in their firstsemester in the program. Students need to consult withthe unit convenor prior to enrolment in this unit.ELS820 Museum Studies and InformationManagement5 pg cpThe unit centres on museum issues such as: the philosophyof information organisation and the role of museums;the collection, preservation and provision of access tomaterials; mushrooming of stored knowledge related todigital storage of data; image capture, written materials,links to other sites; social and political background toinformation storage; copyright issues; web based presentationsand case studies, for example the LachlanMacquarie Room in the Library. Assignments willinclude web-based exercises, research essays, practicalexercises and a “mini” internship with a museum curatorto gain practical experience with the AdLib or BioTrack