Module Descriptors
CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY
OSTE70024
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 80%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Texts
Alsop, A. (2000) Continuing professional development: a guide for therapists Blackwell scientific
Carriero, J. (2009). `An Osteopathic Approach to Children'. China: Churchill Livingstone.
Chaitow, L. (2005) `Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice' China: Churchill Livingstone.
Fryman, V. (2000) `The Collected Papers of Viola Fryman' USA: Edward Brothers.
Goodman and Snyder (1996) Differential Diagnosis in Manual medicine
Higgs, J. & Jones, M.(2004) Clinical reasoning in the health professions, Butterworth Heinemann
Kuchera, W & Kuchera, M ((1992). Osteopathic Principles in Practice. 2nd Edition. Original Works
Magoun, H. (1976) Osteopathy in the Cranial Field. USA: Northwest Printing.
Sutherland, W., (1990) `Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy' USA
Teaching Foundation
Carriero, J. (2009). `An Osteopathic Approach to Children'. China: Churchill Livingstone.
Chaitow, L. (2005) `Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice' China: Churchill Livingstone.
Fryman, V. (2000) `The Collected Papers of Viola Fryman' USA: Edward Brothers.
Goodman and Snyder (1996) Differential Diagnosis in Manual medicine
Higgs, J. & Jones, M.(2004) Clinical reasoning in the health professions, Butterworth Heinemann
Kuchera, W & Kuchera, M ((1992). Osteopathic Principles in Practice. 2nd Edition. Original Works
Magoun, H. (1976) Osteopathy in the Cranial Field. USA: Northwest Printing.
Sutherland, W., (1990) `Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy' USA
Teaching Foundation
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS (36):
11 x 3 hour lectures
1x tutorial (one hour)
1x 2 hour observation of peer's presentations
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (114):
50 hours peer group technique revision
30 hours IPP preparation
34 hours background reading
11 x 3 hour lectures
1x tutorial (one hour)
1x 2 hour observation of peer's presentations
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (114):
50 hours peer group technique revision
30 hours IPP preparation
34 hours background reading
Module Additional Assessment Details
15 minute case history presentation(s) and viva, 80% - Presentation of (a) case history(ies) to peers (partially peer- assessed) focussing on patient management and treatment, in particular where the student faced complex or challenging or unexpected circumstances.
IPP, 20% - 500 words reflecting on personal development during and on completion of the module
Learning Outcomes 6 & 7 are assessed by the IPP
Outcomes 1 - 6 are assessed by the Presentation
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.
The formative assessment will consist of an opportunity to submit the IPP and receive written and verbal feedback at a tutorial
IPP, 20% - 500 words reflecting on personal development during and on completion of the module
Learning Outcomes 6 & 7 are assessed by the IPP
Outcomes 1 - 6 are assessed by the Presentation
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.
The formative assessment will consist of an opportunity to submit the IPP and receive written and verbal feedback at a tutorial
Module Indicative Content
Cranial and central nervous system anatomy.
History and principles of the cranial approach - introducing Sutherland, and the Involuntary Mechanism.
Palpation and evaluation of the Involuntary Mechanism.
Embryological formation of the cranium.
Birth strain patterns.
Application of the cranial approach within osteopathic practice.
Indications and contra-indications within this approach.
Exploration of evidence in support or not, of the cranial osteopathic approach
History and principles of the cranial approach - introducing Sutherland, and the Involuntary Mechanism.
Palpation and evaluation of the Involuntary Mechanism.
Embryological formation of the cranium.
Birth strain patterns.
Application of the cranial approach within osteopathic practice.
Indications and contra-indications within this approach.
Exploration of evidence in support or not, of the cranial osteopathic approach
Module Resources
Powerpoint
flipchart
anatomical models
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions.
flipchart
anatomical models
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students will require an average result of 60% in modules in Levels 4, 5 and 6 in order to progress on to this and other Level 7 modules that contribute towards the M.Ost programme.