Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

306930 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy


GradCertClinPhysio(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049886G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course has been developed to provide recent graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a lifelong learner.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy is required from a recognised tertiary institution including a minimum of six months relevant clinical experience at a postgraduate level. These applicants must either be registered physiotherapists in Western Australia or be eligible for temporary registration from the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Western Australia.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases Section of this publication. Evidence of successful completion of an approved course in (CPR) first aid is required before an award is granted. Students are required to be registered with the Physiotherapist Registration Board of Western Australia if they undertake a unit involving clinical practice within Australia.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Up to one full unit based on six months of full-time relevant clinical experience may be applied for. Documentation and evidence must be submitted detailing the hours and caseload.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one semester full-time or equivalent part time study and is also available externally.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

Prospective applicants are advised that the program requires full participation in laboratory classes where practical skills and topics are presented. Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately to act as subjects for their peer group.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

306922 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 651 4.0 25.0
306929 v.1   Evidence Based Practice 650 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
5955 v.2   Functional and Applied Anatomy 551 4.0 25.0
6055 v.6   Clinical Practice 551 15.0 50.0
6056 v.7   Physiology of Pain 552 2.0 12.5
6057 v.7   Pathology and Diagnosis 551 2.0 12.5
6938 v.3   Cognitive Ergonomics 503 5.0 25.0
6939 v.2   Physical Ergonomics 553 5.0 25.0
11470 v.2   Clinical Management 551 10.0 25.0
11474 v.2   Clinical Management 552 10.0 25.0
13077 v.2   Functional Rehabilitation 652 2.0 12.5
13142 v.2   Introduction to Ergonomics 555 5.0 25.0
303196 v.2   Musculoskeletal Science 552 6.0 25.0
303204 v.2   Musculoskeletal Science 651 6.0 25.0
303219 v.4   Musculoskeletal Specialisation 652 3.0 25.0
305729 v.1   Advanced Physiotherapy Science 551 4.0 25.0
305730 v.1   Advanced Physiotherapy Science 552 4.0 25.0
306923 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 652 4.0 25.0
306927 v.1   Physiotherapy Professional Development 651 4.0 25.0
306928 v.1   Clinical Reasoning 650 4.0 25.0
308274 v.1   Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis 751 4.0 25.0
308276 v.1   Musculoskeletal Practice 751 7.0 25.0
309437 v.1   Women Through Life Stages 650 4.0 25.0
309438 v.1   Human Continence 650 4.0 25.0
309439 v.1   Pelvic Floor Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 650 4.0 25.0
309927 v.1   Musculoskeletal Practice 650 5.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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