Graduates of this Professional Certificate will have specialised knowledge in orofacial pain science.
Graduates will be able to:
- Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the orofacial region
- Identify the major conditions associated with orofacial pain
- Identify the diagnostic criteria for orofacial pain conditions associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and Neuropathic pain
- Discuss the psychosocial factors associated with orofacial pain
- Plan patient care using the principles of assessment, treatment and management in orofacial pain
- Discuss the relationship between sleep and pain, including the management of sleep disorders and orofacial pain conditions.
Sydney Professional Certificate in Orofacial Pain Science
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Students must complete: |
(a) 12 credit points of 5000-level units of study |
Unit of study |
Credit points |
A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites
C: Corequisites N: Prohibition |
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5000-level units of study |
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PAIN5003
Pain Treatment and Management Principles |
6 |
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PAIN5005
Orofacial Pain |
6 |
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