Pain Science for Clinical Practice (12074.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Sport & Exercise | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop a preliminary understanding of pain science and the principles of pain management within a multidisciplinary framework;
2. Analyse pain mechanisms and apply current theories on clinical manifestations of pain relevant to practice;
3. Distinguish between acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain presentations and evaluate the implications for assessment and management of people in pain;
4. Evaluate the environmental, cultural and social implications associated with the lived experience and the management of musculoskeletal pain; and
5. Appraise intervention, assessment strategies, and outcome measures for pain management with evidence-based clinical reasoning.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
9808 Regional Anatomy and PhysiologyCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Mr Louis Robinson |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Mr Louis Robinson |
Required texts
Required text: None
Students will be provided with recommended supplementary readings (journal articles, professional guidelines, website links etc) that will assist in the completion of their assessment tasks, and their preparation clinical skills whilst on placement and following graduation.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items are individual tasks. No exceptions
Assessment items are moderated, as per University of Canberra assessment moderation policy.
Special assessment requirements
Overall, you must gain a 50% grade across all assessments to pass the unit.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
It is strongly encouraged that students engage with self directed learning activities, recommended readings and supplementary resources, and contribute actively to classroom and online discussions in this unit. The self directed learning discussions have been set up to provide students with the opportunity to explore and discuss core areas of clinical work with individuals living with pain.
Participation requirements
Students are required to attend all scheduled workshops for this unit, including any additional workshop sessions within semester, as this unit contains key learning concepts for clinical practice.
Workshop sessions for this unit will not be recorded. Therefore, non-attendance to workshop sessions may increase student risk of poor assessment performance or failing the unit; and may disadvantage students in their future placement activities and performance.
Required IT skills
This unit requires students to engage in progressive online discussion forums with peers, as well as resourcing information online for assessments.
In-unit costs
The following costs are expected for this unit:
- Use of own electronic device during workshops, or self-printing of electronically-provided material;
- Costs for internet access if required outside the UC campus
Work placement, internships or practicums
This Unit does not formally contain any Work Integrated Learning (WIL) requirements (clinical placements and externships). However, the content of this Unit is closely tied to preparation for clinical placements, which are formally undertaken within other allied health units.
Additional information
Announcements made in lectures and workshops are deemed to be made to the whole group. Information and announcements will also be made on Canvas.
