Online Courses Handbook 2003

306920 v.1 Master of Clinical Physiotherapy

Introduction
This course has been developed to provide graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a life long learner. Students are provided with advanced theoretical knowledge, contemporary clinical practice and clinical research opportunities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An appropriate entry level qualification in Physiotherapy. A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution including a minimum of two years of 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
Students are required to be registered with the Physiotherapist Registration Board of Western Australia if they undertake a unit involving clinical practice within Australia. Evidence of successful completion of an approved course in (CPR) first aid is required before an award is granted. 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Successful applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning of up to four (4) full units based on 24 months of full-time relevant clinical experience.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study and is also offered externally.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the 'Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy' or the 'Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Physiotherapy' may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that awardsubject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13056 v.2 Clinical Research 651 6.0 25.0

306922 v.1 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 651 4.0 25.0

306928 v.1 Clinical Reasoning 650 4.0 25.0

306929 v.1 Evidence Based Practice 650 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306923 v.1 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 652 4.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306924 v.1 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 653 8.0 50.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

6055 v.6 Clinical Practice 551 15.0 50.0

6057 v.7 Pathology and Diagnosis 551 2.0 12.5

11470 v.2 Clinical Management 551 10.0 25.0

11474 v.2 Clinical Management 552 10.0 25.0

13054 v.2 Clinical Management 651 12.0 25.0

13057 v.2 Clinical Management 652 12.0 25.0

13059 v.2 Research Project 652 4.0 25.0

13073 v.2 Professional Practice 654 3.0 12.5

13077 v.2 Functional Rehabilitation 652 2.0 12.5

306926 v.1 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 651 2.0 25.0