Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
January

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMAP

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
$AU 28,700 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2019

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:
- completed a Bachelor degree level, or equivalent professional entry level qualification in Physiotherapy, from a recognised higher education institution; AND
- a minimum 10 months full-time, or equivalent, physiotherapy practice in a relevant field following completion of the professional entry level qualification; AND
- met the requirements for eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist or limited registration under supervision with the Australian Health Practitioner Registering Authority. Students must apply for limited registration after acceptance into the program.
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This program is no longer open for intake.

Please see the Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) or Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)

Aim

The Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy enables qualified and experienced physiotherapists to gain advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in their professional field of practice. It aims to provide physiotherapists with an advanced qualification relevant to their professional field of practice through advancing their knowledge, clinical skills and application of evidence based practice.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 36 units of study offered over 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. Students are required to complete 9 units of evidence based practice and are able to select 9 units of electives to tailor their study relevant to their field. The program culminates in completion of the capstone courses Advanced Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 1 & 2 where students apply their acquired advanced knowledge and skills in a clinical setting.

International students studying in Australia should note that up to 25% of the courses will be delivered in external mode.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Allied Health Research Evidence Translation	REHB 5118	4.5	Note(s): 4
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice Theory	REHB 5116	9
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 7)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1	REHB 5114	4.5		Rule(s): 3,4,5,6
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 2	REHB 5115	4.5		Rule(s): 3,5,6
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Allied Health Research Evidence Translation	REHB 5118	4.5
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice Theory	REHB 5116	9
Foundations and Applications of Human Factors	BEHL 5050	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
General Risk and Workplace Management	BUSS 5212	4.5
Contemporary and Future Issues in Human Factors	BEHL 5055	4.5
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1	REHB 5114	4.5
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 2	REHB 5115	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy
Health Ethics	HLTH 5002	4.5
General Risk and Workplace Management	BUSS 5212	4.5
Health Science Advanced or Extended Practice Report	HLTH 5147	4.5
Foundations and Applications of Human Factors	BEHL 5050	4.5
Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care	NURS 5153	9
Qualitative Design for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research	NURS 5151	4.5
Quantitative Design for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research	NURS 5152	4.5
Health Science Advanced Skill Project	HLTH 5184	9
Foundations of Public Health Epidemiology	HLTH 5188	4.5
Pain Theory and Science	REHB 5123	4.5
Pain Assessment, Rehabilitation and Management	REHB 5122	4.5
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2	REHB 5121	4.5
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1	REHB 5120	4.5
Work Injury Management	REHB 5124	4.5
Advanced Physiotherapy Sports Theory	REHB 5117	4.5
Facilitating Change	HLTH 5192	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practised. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.

2. All students in the Division of Health Sciences who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and a current Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Child-Related Clearance, which is valid for the duration of the program. The National Police Certificate will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement involvement. The University has a process for reviewing these outcomes to assess suitability for placement.

3. Before commencing any clinical courses, students are required to be registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia. International students are required to obtain a 'Limited Registration' under supervision from the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

4. Students enrolled in clinical courses must hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

5. Students will be required to undertake Child Safe Environments training before commencing their clinical placement.

6. Students will be required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which the clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them from satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.

7. Students will choose courses totalling 9 units selected from the Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy group of electives. Program Director approval is required for elective requests outside this prescribed list.

Notes

1. The program is normally completed in 12 months of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

2. The Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy does not itself qualify students for general registration as a physiotherapist in Australia. Physiotherapists trained overseas wanting to work in Australia must contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for details on qualification acceptance and registration.

3. Students undertaking this program on a full-time load should be aware that if they chose a 9 unit elective, that they will be on overload.

4. It is assumed that students enrolling into this course have obtained at least an undergraduate level understanding of the principles and practice of evidence-informed practice, and quantitative and qualitative research designs.