306921 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Physiotherapy
PGradDipClinPhysio(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 049887G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years
Introduction
This course provides graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a life long learner. Advanced clinically orientated units to enhance clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, assessment, management and rehabilitation related to different clinical impairments and disabilities.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy is required from a recognised tertiary institution including a minimum of one year's relevant clinical experience at a postgraduate level. These applicants must either be registered physiotherapists in Western Australia or be eligible for termporary 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 with 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 two full units based on twelve months of full-time relevant clinical experience.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study and is also available externally.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate Clinical Physiotherapy
Course Organisation
Two compulsory units are Evidence Based Practice 650 and Clinical Reasoning 650 which must be completed. However, students may apply for recognition of prior learning of these units if they have completed them in the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 306922 | v.1 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 651 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306929 | v.1 | Evidence Based Practice 650 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 306923 | v.1 | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 652 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 306927 | v.1 | Physiotherapy Professional Development 651 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5955 | v.2 | Functional and Applied Anatomy 551 | 4.0 | 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 | |
| 13056 | v.2 | Clinical Research 651 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13057 | v.2 | Clinical Management 652 | 12.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13073 | v.2 | Professional Practice 654 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 13077 | v.2 | Functional Rehabilitation 652 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B