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GC-CNPVH

Graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year part-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    100
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2026

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3 February 2026

Course outline

Overview

Overview

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.

What you'll learn

  • utilise knowledge of biophysical, behavioural and clinical science into the safe and ethical delivery of physiotherapy services in diverse and dynamic settings
  • critically interpret information to plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy practice
  • source, appraise, manage and use a wide range of information relevant to evidence-informed physiotherapy practice and effective decision-making
  • use effective and respectful strategies for communication with diverse stakeholders
  • use relevant technologies as part of contemporary physiotherapy practice
  • semonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development and contribution to the profession through building personal lifelong learning capacities
  • understand the local, national and global factors that inform the delivery of physiotherapy services within a global health care perspective
  • demonstrate effective cross-cultural capabilities as part of respectful interactions in physiotherapy practice
  • apply professional skills for working independent and collaboratively in physiotherapy practice and within interprofessional teams

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Applicants require a four-year Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognised institution, plus a minimum of 2 years' relevant clinical experience.

 

Applicants must either be registered physiotherapists or eligible for temporary registration in Western Australia. Students will be required to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6.5

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

Other requirements and notes for this course

This fee-paying course is a one-year part-time course or equivalent part-time study. Some units within the course are offered externally. It is an exit award for a CRICOS-registered, part-time-only course and is not available to international onshore students studying in Australia on a student visa.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

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Fees and scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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Location

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2026

Semester 1
  • On campus

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How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: GC-CNPVH
  • Last updated on: 4 August 2025

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