Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 20.0 |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 4734 (v.6) Physiotherapy Research 451 or any previous version
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7712 (v.11) Physiotherapy Clinics 451 or any previous version
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9920 (v.8) Physiotherapy Management 451 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 4283 (v.7) Physiotherapy Clinics 452
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6978 (v.4) Physiotherapy Practice 452
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Syllabus: | Further development of physiotherapy competencies in clinical practice. Management of clients in rural and remote areas, in specialised fields and other countries is conducted in a clinical setting. A self directed program allows students to develop and conduct a specialised health program. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be have, at an entry level practitioner standard - Planned and carried out the necessary procedures required for the clinical assessment of a patient/client. Demonstrated the ability to analyse assessment information i.e. problem-solve and the ability to carry out an appropriate treatment program based on the client's problem list. Demonstrated appropriate professional behaviour. Demonstrated the ability to manage a varied caseload. Independently developed a needs assessment. Implemented a new intervention program and evaluated the efficacy of a community based physiotherapy program. |
Unit Texts: | No specific text. All texts used in 1st, 2nd and 3rd yr of the physiotherapy program. Physiotherapy Practice Guidelines, School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University of Technology. |
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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: | Pass/Fail |
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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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