Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

Course aim

The aim of this course is to foster clinical decision-making and management of a variety of different clinical problems using evidence based practice and development of skills in autonomous practice within interdisciplinary teams.

Course content

This is primarily a clinically-based course designed to facilitate the development of broad clinical skills within a range of clinical environments. Students will participate as a member of staff at their placement venue, developing their skills in communication and the integration of evidence into assessment and management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 3009	Pain Sciences
REHB 3059	Physiotherapy with Children
REHB 3011	Rehabilitation
REHB 3007	Acute Care
REHB 3065	Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	20 hours x 1 week
Clinical	150 hours x over 5 weeks

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

Assessment

Clinical performance report, In-service presentation, Preclinical week quizzes

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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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.