Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

306920 v.2 Master of Clinical Physiotherapy


MClinPhysio(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049888F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course has been developed to provide graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a lifelong 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 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 full units based on 24 months of full-time relevant clinical experience. Documentation and evidence must be submitted detailing hours and caseload.

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Physiotherapy, Graduate Certificate Clinical Physiotherapy

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
306947 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 751 4.0 25.0
307456 v.1   Evidence Based Practice 750 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
13056 v.2   Clinical Research 651 6.0 25.0
310027 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 752 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
13059 v.2   Research Project 652 4.0 25.0
306950 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 754 8.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 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
13054 v.2   Clinical Management 651 12.0 25.0
13057 v.2   Clinical Management 652 12.0 25.0
13064 v.2   Exercise Physiology 652 3.0 12.5
13066 v.2   Physiology of Pain 652 2.0 12.5
13073 v.2   Professional Practice 654 3.0 12.5
306923 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 652 4.0 25.0
306926 v.1   Pulmonary Rehabilitation 651 2.0 25.0
306927 v.1   Physiotherapy Professional Development 651 4.0 25.0
306928 v.1   Clinical Reasoning 650 4.0 25.0
307458 v.1   Clinical Practice 752 16.0 37.5
307460 v.1   Sports Clinic 752 22.0 37.5
307466 v.1   Functional Rehabilitation 752 3.0 12.5
307467 v.1   Professional Practice 752 3.0 12.5
308272 v.1   Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis 752 4.0 25.0
308273 v.1   Sports Clinical Practice 750 5.0 12.5
308274 v.1   Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis 751 4.0 25.0
308275 v.1   Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice 750 5.0 12.5
308276 v.1   Musculoskeletal Practice 751 7.0 25.0
308278 v.1   Research Physiotherapy Project 752 2.0 12.5
309437 v.1   Women Through Life Stages 650 4.0 25.0
309438 v.1   Human Continence 650 4.0 25.0
309439 v.1   Pelvic Floor Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 650 4.0 25.0
309932 v.1   Advanced Pharmacology for Physiotherapists 750 4.0 25.0
309933 v.1   Advanced Medical Imaging for Physiotherapists 750 4.0 25.0
 
N1 Students may enrol in elective as opposed to optional units with the approval of the course co-ordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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