Postgraduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy (198JA)
Faculty of Health
Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy (198JA)
Award: Graduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy
Course Level: 07
Faculty: Faculty of Health
CRICOS Code: 075733J
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Gordon Waddington (Ph: +61 2 6201 2737)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Gordon Waddington (Ph: +61 2 6201 2737)
Introduction
The objectives of the Postgraduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy are to enhance pathways and increase capacity in the area of need in extended scope of practice physiotherapy identified by government.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy degree will incorporate lectures, online and tutorial sessions to provide students with the necessary skills to commence extended scope practice in their professional area.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Extended Scope Physiotherapy students will be competent in the advanced knowledge, clinical skills and evidence based practice evaluation for extended scope of practice in their discipline area.
Course Requirements
24 credit points required units as set out below:
8881 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 1 PG
8882 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 2 PG
8883 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 3 PG (6cp)
8884 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 1 PG
8885 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 2 PG
8886 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 3 PG (6cp)
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 |
|
| 8881 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 1 PG | 8884 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 1 PG |
| 8882 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 2 PG | 8885 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 2 PG |
| 8883 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 3 PG (6cp) | 8886 Physiotherapy Advanced Problem Based Clinical Practice 3 PG (6cp) |
Course Duration
Standard duration two semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum eight semesters. Students can commence the course in semester 1 only.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a degree in a physiotherapy as approved by the University with a postgraduate qualification in the proposed area of extended scope of practice and with three years clinical practice experience or equivalent.
Additional requirements:
As determined by the relevant discipline registration authority.
Approved Credit arrangements.
Students may receive credit for the completion of approved modules for units 8881 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 1 PG and 8882 Extended Scope Physiotherapy 2 PG. Please consult the course convener for further information.
Subsumable awards
The Graduate Certificate in Extended Scope of Physiotherapy Practice is subsumable into this course.
Abbreviations used in Unit Descriptions
Please note the following abbreviations:
INT-F2F: Face-to-face teaching in intensive mode (check with unit convener for time of lectures, tutorials etc.)
INT-F2FO: Face-to-face teaching in intensive mode with online teaching
ONL: Online delivery only (no face-to-face teaching)
Face-to-face: Face-to-face teaching with lecturers, tutorials etc, supported by material on Moodle, our online teaching system.
STD-F2FO: Face-to-face teaching with lecturers, tutorials etc, and online teaching.
Related Information
Domestic Student Course Availability (PDF)
Domestic Student Tuition Fees for full fee-paying courses (PDF)
International Student Fees and Course Availability (PDF)
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