Postgraduate: Course rule and topic information

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Graduate Certificate in
Musculoskeletal Medicine (GradCertMuscMed)

Graduate Diploma in
Musculoskeletal Medicine (GradDipMuscMed)

Program of Study

INTRODUCTION

The 18-unit Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine and 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine are offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences on a fee-paying basis.

Both courses are open to registered medical practitioners or doctors in private practice whose degrees have been registered in Australia by the Australian Medical Council.

The topics are offered in 8-9 day intensive in-service blocks with a specific vocational bias and may also be taken on a non-award basis.

COURSE AIMS

The program is designed to increase the skills of medical practitioners in diagnosing, assessing and treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. Emphasis is on vocational education.

The graduate certificate provides students with the scientific and biomechanical basis to comprehend the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and enables practitioners to have better insight into the diagnosis and treatment of dysfunction of backs and necks which are common presentations in general practice.

The graduate diploma enables practitioners to expand their field of expertise to other musculoskeletal areas, as well as being involved in aspects of occupational health and rehabilitation.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent qualification from an approved university and have their candidature approved by the Dean of the School of Medicine or the Dean's nominee.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2007]

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine, a student must complete the 18 units as set out in List A with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, a student must complete the 36 units as set out in List A and List B with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Except with permission of the Faculty Board no topic may be attempted more than twice.

List A

List B

MSKM8004	Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Related to Diseases of the Appendicular Skeleton	6
MSKM8005	Independent Study	3/6
MSKM8006	Principles of Rehabilitation and Occupational Health	6
	or any related topics from the offerings of the Master of Public Health program	3/6