Overview
Overview
This course allows qualified physiotherapists to specialise in one of the following:
Selecting from a range of specialised higher-level units, you will study clinical management, examining the theories and techniques of physiotherapy practice. You will also study models of service delivery, current developments in physiotherapy care, promotion of health and prevention of disease and dysfunction in the client group.
Clinical practice is a significant component of this course. During your placement you will detail a variety of case histories and evaluate each as a reflective practitioner.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes which require appropriate disrobing when acting as clients in the peer group, and physically manipulating patients including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.
Notes
i) The Master of Clinical Physiotherapy has an earlier application deadline. Please visit the application deadlines page for further information.
ii) This course is only available for semester 1 intake for new students. There is an additional intake (extended delivery period 2A) for returning students who want to do an additional specialisation. Returning students can only select either Muscularskeletal Physiotherapy or Sport Physiotherapy.
iii) It is possible to exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy once you have completed certain units.
What you'll learn
- develop and apply advanced physiotherapy clinical skills and competencies relevant to clinical care
- reflect and extend on discipline knowledge and contemporary best practice in interprofessional contexts
- source, critique and synthesize information to inform advanced physiotherapy practice
- communicate articulately, responsibly, and respectfully in diverse professional settings
- integrate relevant technologies to support contemporary physiotherapy practice
- critically reflect on professional capabilities to evolve strategies for lifelong learning
- implement, lead and advocate for high-quality physiotherapy to improve patient care and health outcomes
- adapt behaviour and communication to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals from culturally, linguistically and gender diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous Australians
- work autonomously and collaboratively within local and global interprofessional contexts in physiotherapy care
