306930 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy

GradCertClinPhysio(Curtin)

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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's degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy is required from a recognised tertiary institution including a minimum of six month's 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 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 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.

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
306928	v.1		Clinical Reasoning 650	4.0	25.0
306929	v.1		Evidence Based Practice 650	4.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
					100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)				Hrs/Wk	Credits
5955	v.2		Functional and Applied Anatomy 551	3.0	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
11470	v.2		Clinical Management 551	10.0	25.0
11474	v.2		Clinical Management 552	10.0	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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.