Physiotherapy Studies 200

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
REHB 2041

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
No

Course ID
105477

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
No

Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance

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Course aim

Develop pre-clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, handling and selected interventions used in physiotherapy practice

Course content

Principles and skills of subjective and physical assessment. Principles and techniques of infection control applied to selected interventions. Skills in applying informed consent procedures to selected interventions. Application of the theory and practice of manual handling with clients. Theory of selected techniques (e.g. Electrophysical agents, Aquatic Physiotherapy). Safe and professional practice in the use of selected techniques (e.g. Electrophysical agents).

Textbook(s)

Robertson, V, Ward, A, Low, J & Reed, A 2006, Electrotherapy explained: principles and practice, 4th, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, Sydney

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1027	Physiotherapy Studies 101
REHB 1026	Physiotherapy Studies 100
HLTH 1030	Human Anatomy 101

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours 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.

Assessment

Examination, Practical Assessment 1, Practical Assessment 2

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.