Advanced Physiotherapy Practice Theory
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Level Postgraduate
Area/Catalogue
REHB 5116
Course Level
Postgraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
159761
Unit Value
9
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
The aim of this course is to provide physiotherapists with advanced knowledge and analytical clinical reasoning skills for the application and evaluation of complex conditions that aim to improve patient health.
Role of foundation sciences in advanced clinical physiotherapy. Principles and processes of culturally competent approaches and prioritising cultural safety and cultural respect. Evidence based practice to support clinical decision making, Reflections on practice, recognising limits of clinical expertise and management. Integrated knowledge of pathology, anatomy, physiology and other core biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, encompassing function, encompassing either cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and the client’s needs. Theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice in health promotion and facilitation of client self management strategies to enhance their health and well being.
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Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE | |||
Directed Learning | 120 hours over 13 weeks x - | ||
INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Workshop | 120 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.
Assignment, Portfolio
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.