• Assignment 1a. (The case of Linda Brown): This assignment has two tasks: online discussion activity and a written summary report. The online discussion activity aims to give students the opportunity to apply their understanding of the pain mechanisms and contributors to a clinical case. Each week students will be presented with a short scenario to provide the stimulus for discussion. Students are then required to reflect on the case discussion over the last 5 weeks and submit a summary of the contributors to Linda’s pain.
   
• Assignment 1b. Module discussions and written reflections:  Participation in the module discussion forums will increase knowledge of this topic area and assist students to complete the written assignments. At the end of every module, students will need to provide a brief written reflection on two provided questions.
   
• Assignment 2. Multiple choice questions: The purpose of this assignment is to assess students understanding of the neurobiology of pain. Students need to develop 6 multiple choice questions in total. Students must set two questions for each of the following topics: peripheral mechanisms, spinal mechanisms and brain mechanisms. They must submit the two questions for each module as a separate assignment.
   
• Assignment 3. Case review: For this assignment students need to complete the prescribed case review: Ms Johnston. Students are required to review the case outline and discuss the possible mechanisms and contributors that may be contributing to the pain Ms Johnston is experiencing. It is suggested that students use the topic areas as the framework for their answer and ensure that their responses are specifically related to the case and are supported by appropriate reference to the literature.  

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.