Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
REHB 3065
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105807
Unit Value
9
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Health Sciences
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 |
| IBPZ | REHB 2042 | Physiotherapy Studies 201 |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Workshop | 7.5 hours x 7 days | ||
| Practical | 4 hours x 5 weeks | ||
| Practical | 3 hours x 4 weeks | ||
| Clinical | 4 hours x 3 days x 5 weeks | ||
| Clinical | 5 hours x 1 day 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
Clinical examinations, Clinical report, 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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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.
Course Coordinators
Mr Ian Fulton
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