Biopsychosocial Practice

Course aim

To develop an understanding of principles and implications of biopsychosocial physiotherapy practice.

Course content

Biopsychosocial models underpinning and influencing individual and community health behaviors, behavior change processes and physiotherapy assessment, planning and practice; communication skills for identifying and clarifying biopsychosocial cues for action within client encounters; Physiotherapy oriented introductory skills in behaviour change approaches, cultural competence and inclusive practice; Relationships between thoughts, beliefs and behaviours specific to health, how these inform psychological strategies (cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, stress management) and implications for physiotherapy practice; Relationships between social factors and health of specific populations including Aboriginal and Torres Islanders, how these inform culturally responsive strategies and implications for physiotherapy practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1027	Physiotherapy Studies 101

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 11 weeks
Lecture (Online)	30 mins x 10 weeks
Workshop	1.5 hours x 11 weeks

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

Assessment

Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

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
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* 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.