Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (GE)

Course aim

To develop specialised evidence based clinical knowledge of pathology and mastery of skills, assessment, analysis of findings, planning, intervention and evaluation required for musculoskeletal community client centred physiotherapy practice

Course content

Students will learn how to apply clinical knowledge and skills required for musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice across the lifespan. Students will learn the assessment and management of a variety of peripheral and vertebral musculoskeletal conditions; musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: peripheral and vertebral musculoskeletal management strategies and techniques relevant for individuals across the lifespan. Student will implement skills in clinical reasoning, client education, culturally responsive care, medico-legal issues and record keeping.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 5127	Evidence Informed Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy
REHB 5066	Physiotherapy Professional Practice
REHB 5129	Physiotherapy Clinical Skills (Musculoskeletal)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	30 hours x over 2 weeks
Practical	35 hours x over 2 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 4 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 5 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

Placement, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.