Physiotherapy with Children
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
REHB 3059
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105479
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Health Sciences
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)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| REHB 2048 | Neurosciences in Physiotherapy |
| REHB 2012 | Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 201 |
| REHB 2042 | Physiotherapy Studies 201 |
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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