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PAIN5029: Biopsychosocial Pain Management in Practice
2026 unit information
This unit of study is the capstone unit. It has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to draw together your learning from the core and elective units you have completed. It aims to help you synthesise this learning with your prior experience and, draw meaningful conclusions that will form the basis for further investigation, intellectual and/or professional growth.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Postgrad Coursework - SMS |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PAIN5001 and PAIN5002 |
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Corequisites:
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PAIN5003 and (PAIN5004 or PAIN5005 or PAIN5027) |
| Prohibitions:
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PAIN5025 or PAIN5006 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Discuss the complex nature of, and challenges associated with the management of pain conditions
- LO2. Demonstrate a biopsychosocial approach in the assessment, treatment and management of pain problems
- LO3. Describe the interactions between culture, suffering and pain
- LO4. Collaborate effectively with other health professionals in the management of pain conditions
- LO5. Communicate complex knowledge and ideas across a range of target audiences
- LO6. Develop a personal ‘professional practice model’ that articulates your clinical practice in pain management
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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There are no availabilities for previous years.
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
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