At this stage, students will be competent in the biomechanics of the body and able to interpret it both in function and dysfunction. This module aims to close the gap between theory and practice by thoughtfully considering one's own experiences in applying knowledge to practice in order to improve the quality of care provided, stimulating personal and professional growth, looking at lifestyle advice and referral mechanisms and how and when these may need to be altered. Exploring structure and function relationships within specific types of pain presentations. Additional integrated biomechanics and osteopathic techniques. Formulation of differential diagnoses. Reflection on osteopathic intervention. Adaptation in case management according to the needs of the patient. Communication and presentation skills.

(Subject Benchmark Statement: Osteopathy: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M)

Combined exam (50%) - 15 minutes practical – 15 minutes written, assessed by LO 1, 2, 3
Case study presentation (50%) - 15 minutes, assessed by LO 4, 5, 6
All elements must be passed


Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Students will be required to contribute to an in-class formative class discussion with peers for discussions of cases in practical cards.
Opportunities for formative feedback, will be given during group work in practice for cases in practical cards.
Draft feedback for case presentation submission before final submission.

CONTACT HOURS (69):
22x 3 hour practical osteopathic technique workshops = 66 hours
3 x 3 hour lectures = preparation of case presentation = 3 hours


INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (81):
Background reading - 30 hours
Peer group practical osteopathic technique revision - 18 hours
Assessment preparation - 33 hours

American Osteopathic Association (2010) 3rd ed Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine. 2nd Edition. USA. Williams & Wilkins.
Bulman & Schutz Reflective practice in nursing (2008) 4th ed Blackwell Publishing
Nicholas A.S. & Nicholas E.A (2011) Atlas of Osteopathic Technique 2nd Ed, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Souza T (2014) 5th ed Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor – Protocols and Algorithms USA: Jones and Bartlett

Students have access and can borrow books from any other university library participating in the SCONUL scheme.

Students must have successfully completed all Level four and five modules unless exemption has been agreed.

1. Identify the indications and contra indication of using specific osteopathic techniques or a modified form of such techniques (OPS: A1,4,5,6,B1,2,3 ,C1,2,3,5,7)
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Communication
Reflection

2. Demonstrate a fully integrated knowledge of human biomechanics and how dysfunction in one area may lead to altered function in that area or elsewhere in the body (OPS: A1,4,5,6,B1,2,3 ,C1,2,3,5,7)
Analysis
Enquiry
Problem Solving

3. Keep professional knowledge up to date with contemporary advice related to osteopathic healthcare to develop appropriate treatments (OPS: B2,4,C1,7)
Enquiry
Analysis
Communication


4.Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication strategies to suit the specific needs of the patient (OPS: A1,2,3)
Problem solving
Communication
Reflection

5. Monitors the quality of osteopathic care delivered through reflective practice
(OPS: A5,6,B3,4,C3,6,D4,14)
Knowledge & Understanding
Enquiry
Analysis
Reflection

6. Interprets clinical and other data to justify broad osteopathic clinical reasoning and decision making (OPS: B2,D1,4,7,11,14)
Enquiry
Analysis