303211 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 652

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303207 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 651 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303221 (v.2) Physiotherapy Research 652
Syllabus:	Further development of basic physiotherapy competencies in professional and clinical practice and in the management of problems related to pregnancy, child birth, incontinence and aging. Selected topics include - models of health care, health beliefs, health behaviours, psychosocial aspects of health care, communication and interpersonal skills. Clinical experience is provided. Case studies are used to consolidate and motivate student learning. Life span health issue topics include - pelvic floor dysfunction, psychosocial issues in child rearing, gynaecological surgery, bladder and bowel dysfunction, models of geriatric care, functional assessment, dementia, osteoporosis, lymphoedema and community programs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed highly evolved communication and interpersonal skills in working with clients and other professionals. Performed a thorough investigation of the link between effective physiotherapy practice and the broader psychosocial determinants of health such as age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, culture, family, community and environment. Demonstrated an understanding of the issues relevant to physiotherapy care of both frail and well older adults in the health care and community setting.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y