Courses & Units
Therapy Across the Lifespan CXA710
Introduction
This unit uses the lifespan continuum to equip students with an understanding of the core knowledge and skills related to conditions associated with motor delay or coordination difficulties; neurological impairment; sensory impairment; attention and behaviour; genetic, intellectual and/or multiple impairments; and neuromuscular conditions. It will also provide students with knowledge and skills related to common conditions associated with the lower limb; spine; head, neck & upper limb; acute and chronic pain; connective tissue disorders; and obesity and physical activity. The unit includes three modules: Paediatric Development, Assessment and Therapy; Youth and Adult Assessment and Therapy; and Older Adult Assessment and Therapy.
Summary
| Unit name | Therapy Across the Lifespan |
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| Unit code | CXA710 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jade Cartwright |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain growth and developmental changes across the lifespan and their clinical significance in musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological function and dysfunction.
- Synthesise a range of contemporary theories, clinical approaches and evidence in the application of clinical reasoning to assess children, adults and older adults with dysfunction of neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to use age- and gender appropriate physiotherapy interventions specific to an individual's needs using appropriate outcome measures.
- Describe disability and dementia and explain the complexities associated responding to people living with disabling conditions.
- Demonstrate the principles of physiotherapy leadership in the education of others within health care settings.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online. Workshop: Online - 1 hour, Semester (12 times); Workshop: Online 4 hours, Semester, 2 times; Independent learning/Individual Study: 11 hours, Semester 8 times. |
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| Assessment | Dementia MOOC|Case Study (50%)|Staff Education Assignment (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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