Unit Code: PHT623

Unit Name: Diagnostic sciences

Description: This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of diagnostic sciences consisting of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Radiology. This course is to facilitate information and support diagnostic relevant to physiotherapy practice and is implemented in blocks of basic sciences in which Biochemistry is credited 70%, Microbiology is 15% and Radiology is 15%. The weighting of assessment is dependent upon this distribution.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Discuss the components of nutrion and food sources, daily requirements of vitamins and their role in cellular metabolism. 2. Describe the structure, functions and clinical significance of enzymes and specific proteins. 3. Discuss the structure and the role of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for aerobic and anaerobic energy production. 4. Describe the major biochemical events of muscle contraction. 5. Demonstrate competency in reading and interpreting x-rays of the Skull, spine and chest. 6. Discuss the difference between and functions of X-rays, Computerized tomography (CT) and Ultrasound scan when used in physiotherapy to assist and diagnosis and management. 7. Obtain basic knowledge and mechanism of actions of viruses, parasites and fungi 8. Discuss mechanisms by which pathogenic microorganisms cause infectious diseases and the role of microbes responsible for upper and lower respiratory tract infections, their pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and management.

Prerequisite: PHT510, PHT511, PHT515 & PHT520

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1