Physiotherapy Studies 101
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
REHB 1027
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105476
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
To introduce and build foundation knowledge in clinical reasoning and the theory that underpins physiotherapy management of chronic conditions, and to develop safe and effective massage skills.
Clinical reasoning: problem definition, clinical problem solving framework, use of evidence and inference. Theory of group work. Use the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) framework as a basis for clinical reasoning in chronic conditions 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 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.
Nil
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
REHB 1026 | Physiotherapy Studies 100 |
HLTH 1020 | Human Anatomy 100 |
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 2 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.
Quiz, Skills demonstration, Viva
EFTSL*: 0.125
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