Foundations of Physiotherapy III: Practice & Management (PHTY7815)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
4L,1P
Incompatible
PHTY2101
Prerequisite
PHTY7802 + PHTY7803
Restricted
MPhtySt only
Assessment methods
Theory papers, assignments and workbook
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations, Field Experience
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides fundamental knowledge and understanding to assess and manage patient conditions involving pathology, injury and pain of the neuromusculoskeletal system. The course is based on a client-centred framework, uses an interprofessional teamwork approach, and includes management of occupational health and safety. As a foundation for comprehensive and informed patient assessment and management, the course covers: 1) foundations of neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy; 2) introduction to pain; 3) foundations of orthopaedics; and 4) application of foundations to specific patient populations (e.g. rheumatological disorders, orthopaedic conditions, vascular conditions, amputation, burn injury, spinal cord injury).