Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop the students knowledge of clinical syndromes of the neuromusculoskeletal system and their underlying pathomedical constructs and their skills in the assessment and management of the neuromusculoskeletal system (peripheral and vertebral).

Course content

The presentation and management of a variety of peripheral and vertebral neuromusculoskeletal conditions; neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: peripheral and vertebral neuromusculoskeletal management strategies and techniques, clinical reasoning, medico-legal issues and record keeping, chronic condition self management, pilates, taping.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
IBPZ	REHB 2012	Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 201
IMPE	REHB 5066	Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 201 GE
IBPZ	REHB 2042	Physiotherapy Studies 201
IMPE	REHB 2048	Neurosciences in Physiotherapy

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	3 hours x 5 days
Workshop	7.5 hours x 5 days
Practical	3.5 hours x 6 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 4 weeks
Clinical	3.5 hours x 4 days x 6 weeks

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

Assessment

Clinical Examinations, Clinical pattern notebook, Clinical reports, Practical examination, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.