Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation to Manage Peripheral and Central Disorders (PHTY7208)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
90 Contact hours
Prerequisite
PHTY7101; PHTY7102; PHTY7203
Restricted
MPhty students
Assessment methods
Practical/problem solving exam, progressive clinical practice and viva, seminar
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills to manage aged clients and those with vestibular disorders within a specialised community-based clinic and other field work. Knowledge of other specialised services and their role in management of aged clients and those with vestibular disorders is fostered. Coursework and clinical practice will enable application of advanced clinical reasoning to provide holistic programs for ageing clients and those with vestibular pathologies as well as use of efficacious strategies and self management programs