Advanced Scope Physiotherapy

Course aim

To prepare physiotherapists for advanced scope of practice.

Course content

Construct and perform assessments and management in the context of advanced scope practice physiotherapy including medical screening, wound care, special populations (pediatrics and geriatrics), referral for and interpretation of medical imaging (CT and MRI, sonography), referral for and interpretation of pathology tests for musculoskeletal related disorders, relevant clinical pharmacology for musculoskeletal related disorders, effect of common comorbidities on patient examination and management

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 5118	Allied Health Research Evidence Translation

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Online (Activities)	30 hours x -
Practical	30 hours x -

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

Assessment

Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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.