Physiotherapy Studies 101

Course aim

To develop foundational knowledge of, and skills related to, clinical reasoning and common conditions requiring physiotherapy assessment and management.

Course content

Theory and application of clinical reasoning in physiotherapy, group work, biopsychosocial model of health, ICF framework, foundational assessment and management techniques related to common conditions, exercise development and prescription.

Textbook(s)

Kendall, FP, McCreary FK and Provance PG 2005, Muscle testing and function with posture and pain, 5th edn, Williams and Wilkins, Pennysylvania

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1020	Human Anatomy 100
REHB 1026	Physiotherapy Studies 100

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 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

Portfolio, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz, Viva Voce

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.