Clinical Decision Making for the Musculoskeletal Therapist
Snapshot
| Academic award |
SCOTCAT award |
European Credit Transfer (ECTS) |
Academic status |
Course length |
| This module is one of the named award core modules for the MSc Advanced Practice (Physiotherapeutic Practice). It can also be taken as an option or stand-alone module. |
30 points at Level 11 (Masters) |
15 Credits |
Postgraduate |
300 hours of student effort (including assessment) |
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Academic School:
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School of Nursing & Midwifery
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How to apply:
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Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in
Word format
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Fees: |
| Academic Year |
Home/EU |
Overseas |
LMC * |
| 2011-12 |
£360 per 15 credit module,
£720 per 30 credit module,
£1,440 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,150 for dissertation |
£925 per 15 credit module,
£1,850 per 30 credit module,
£3,700 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,600 for dissertation |
£465 per 15 credit module,
£925 per 30 credit module,
£1,850 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,300 for dissertation |
| 2012-13 |
£380 per 15 credit module,
£490 per 20 credit module,
£760 per 30 credit module,
plus £1,200 for dissertation |
£1,940 per 30 credit module
plus £2,730 for dissertation |
to be confirmed |
| 2013-14 |
to be confirmed |
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to be confirmed |
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries |
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Overview
- Reflective practice and evaluative self reflection.
- Beliefs, attitudes and behaviours, review of verbal and non verbal communication.
- Explore the major models of musculoskeletal therapy.
- The physiology of pain, chronic pain management.
- Anatomy and applied mechanics.
- Models of clinical reasoning.
- Critical analysis of the literature related to musculoskeletal therapy.
- Analysis of patient assessment, interpretation of findings through clinical reasoning and reflective practice.
- Clinical decision making and appraisal of options for management of patients.
- Clinical contraindications.
- Principles of clinical governance, ethical issues, multidisciplinary team working.
Aims of the Module
- To enable students the opportunity to critically analyse the concepts of advanced practice and the key components involved in the management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
- To provide students with the understanding and skills to define and demonstrate expertise in a patient environment, through utilizing advanced interpersonal communication from clinical reasoning to clinical diagnosis.
Teaching & Assessment
"Clinically relevant information. Excellent content for musculoskeletal therapy. Interesting and challenging module."
This module is delivered online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.
There are 2 parts to the module assessment:
- 2,500 word evaluative patient essay
- 2,00 word video reflective analysis
Entry Requirements
Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Contact
Jennifer Ross
Tel: +44 (0) 0771 3891491
Email:j.c.ross@dundee.ac.uk
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