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

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 5120	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1
REHB 5121	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	15 hours x -
Practical	30 hours x -
Clinical	70 hours x -

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

Assessment

Literature review, Placement, Skills demonstration

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.