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303211 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 652
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
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Co Requisite(s): | 303221 (v.2) Physiotherapy Research 652
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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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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