Physiotherapy Studies 200
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
REHB 2041
Undergraduate
No
105477
4.5
No
School of Health Sciences
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to develop an understanding and application of specific physiotherapy skills.
Relating the use of specific physiotherapy skills to the ICF framework. Electrophysical agents of heat/cold and ultrasound theory and practice. Principles of infection control applicable to included techniques. An introduction to subjective and objective examinations. An understanding of the theory and practice of manual handling and gait aid prescription and use. Code of conduct and safe practice in the use of all included techniques. Guidelines and practice for teaching other health workers in the use and safety of manual handling and gait aids.
Robertson, V, Ward, A, Low, J & Reed, A 2006, Electrotherapy explained: principles and practice, 4th, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, Sydney
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
REHB 1026 | Physiotherapy Studies 100 |
HLTH 1030 | Human Anatomy 101 |
REHB 1027 | Physiotherapy Studies 101 |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 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.
Group presentation, Practical skills test, Written Test
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.