Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice

Course aim

The aim of this course is to teach skills and knowledge, including the importance of safety, in the application of specific patient assessment and treatment techniques.

Course content

The course will include selected practical assessment and treatment techniques for electrophysical agents, manual handling, gait assessment, massage, hydrotherapy, consideration of the relevance of practical techniques to clinical presentations and physiotherapy practice, presentation and discussion of the Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and Safe Practice as a professional.

Textbook(s)

Robertson, V, Ward A, Low, J & Reed, A 2006, Electrotherapy explained: principles and practice, 4th edn, Butterworth Heineman Elsevier, Sydney

Robertson, V, Chipchase, l, Laakso, EL, Whelan, KM & McKenna, LJ 2001, Guidelines for the clinical use of electro physical agents, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 x 3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Physical skills practical, Practical examination (EPA), Theory examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.