Physiotherapy Professional Practice

Course aim

To develop an appreciation of the professional, legal, and ethical obligations of registered Physiotherapists in Australia, and the skills required for communication and culturally safe and responsive practice.

Course content

Principles and practice of cultural safety and responsiveness for culturally competent practice.
Identify Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendations framework of communication (ISBAR)
Advanced communication skills and professional behaviour
Thresholds of Practice and professional and ethical standards and codes for Registered Physiotherapists in Australia.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	24 x 2 hours x over 12 weeks
Clinical	15 hours x -

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

Assessment

Critical analysis, Presentation, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.