Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Health & Rehab Sci School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

HRSS7804

Prerequisite

PHTY7815 & 2 semesters MPhtySt coursework

Restricted

Students enrolled in MPhtySt program

Assessment methods

Practical Examination, Theory Examination, Group Written Assignment, Group Presentation

Course enquiries

Associate Professor Venerina Johnston

Work Integrated Learning

Field Experience, Work Simulations

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description


This course is no longer offered.

Students who require this course for their current program should enrol in PHTY7280.

This course will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills & attitudes required of the physiotherapist for the promotion of health & well-being in the workplace; for those with or at risk of chronic disease; across various community settings including inter-disciplinary teams; in those socially disadvantaged, or geographically isolated. The focus will be on the prevention & management of injury to our working population; management of those with chronic diseases & promotion of self-management; working in inter-disciplinary teams; health issues faced by our indigenous population & those in rural & remote Australia & the different models of health care service delivery. Students will have the opportunity to attend inter-professional workshops to see inter-disciplinary health care in practice.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile