Physiotherapy Studies 101
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
REHB 1027
Undergraduate
No
105476
4.5
No
School of Health Sciences
The aim of this course is to build foundation knowledge of theory that underpins physiotherapy management of chronic conditions, and to develop practical and reasoning skills used in the safe and effective practice of massage.
Definitions of chronic conditions and their impact on society’s health status. The relationship between the prevalence and severity of chronic conditions and social determinants of health. The ICF framework will be used to explore a variety of common chronic conditions. The role and interaction of personal factors in the adaptation to, and management of chronic conditions. Learning and behaviour change theories and principles of management. Massage theory and practical.
Holey E & Cook E 2011, Evidence Based Therapeutic Massage: a practical guide for therapists, 3rd, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 1020 | Human Anatomy 100 |
REHB 1026 | Physiotherapy Studies 100 |
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 1 hour x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Examination, Group presentation, Practical
EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.