Unit of Study: PAIN5020 - Complementary Therapies: Pain Management
This unit explores complementary therapies that may accompany conventional medical approaches in the management of pain. The evidence base is discussed, as well as the implications, costs and side effects of these therapies. The historical basis of each therapy is considered, together with current knowledge about their application and potential interactions with conventional medicines and treatments. Topics include: acupuncture, herbalism, homeopathy, hypnosis and relaxation techniques, yoga and meditation, osteopathy and chiropractic.
Unit coordinator: Dr Russell Vickers
Classes: Online, approximately 10 hours of study per week (equals 140 hours in total)
Assessment: participation in online discussion (20%), 3000-4000 word written assignments or equivalent (80%)
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Paediatric Medicine)
The Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and application of Paediatric medicine.
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Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Paediatric Medicine)
The Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and application of Paediatric medicine.
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Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Pain Management)
The Pain Management program provides advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management.
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Graduate Diploma of Science in Medicine (Pain Management)
The Pain Management program provides advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management.
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Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine)
The Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and application of Paediatric medicine.
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Master of Medicine (Pain Management)
The Pain Management program provides advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management.
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Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management)
The aim of these programs is to provide advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management.
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