Physiotherapy with Children

Course aim

Develop knowledge, clinical and educational skills in the management of both children with activity limitations, and their families. This will be based on an understanding of the child’s condition and best practice physiotherapy.

Course content

Causes and mechanisms of activity limitations in children. Pathophysiology and sequelae of a range of congenital, chronic and degenerative conditions requiring physiotherapy management during childhood. Physiotherapy evaluation procedures, outcome measures and management planning relevant to these conditions. Physiotherapy management including specific therapeutic techniques, exercise, application of principles of motor learning, functional mobility, postural control, gait, use of orthoses, mobility aids and other assistive devices, equipment and technology, cardiorespiratory management, parent support and education, support for inclusion in childhood settings, programming for a variety of settings. Social and emotional issues relating to disability, occupational health and safety issues especially manual handling, the role of other team members within the management team and models of service delivery.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 Professional Stream students
REHB 3011	Rehabilitation
HLTH 3057	Advanced Evidence Based Practice
Group 2 Research Stream students
REHB 3011	Rehabilitation
REHB 3010	Health Science Honours Preparation

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	5 hours x 2 days
Tutorial	2 hours x 3 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 5 days x 1 week
Clinical	4.5 hours x 4 days x 5 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Final clinical report, Knowledge tests, Seminar presentation

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.