Orofacial Pain Science
Sydney Professional Certificate
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 | |
| PAIN5005 Orofacial Pain |
6 | |
