Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1

Course aim

To provide opportunities for physiotherapists to apply and practice advanced knowledge, skills and clinical/professional reasoning in examination and evidence based management of patient/client problems relevant to a specific area of physiotherapy practice.

Course content

Acquisition and clinical aplication of advanced  physiotherapy theory, practical and professional skills, within an evidence based practice framework.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 2 General stream
REHB 5116	Advanced Physiotherapy Practice Theory
Group 1 Musculoskeletal and Sports streams
REHB 5121	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2
REHB 5120	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1

Students in the General Stream (OHS) will follow a tailored study plan

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	24.5 hours x -
Practical	27 hours x -
Clinical	67.5 hours x -
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Directed Clinical Learning	52 hours over 13 weeks x -
Clinical	67.5 hours over 13 weeks x -

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

Assessment

Assignment, Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Learning Contract, Practical examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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.