Courses & Units
Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan CXA742
Introduction
This unit consolidates knowledge and skills related to professional practice issues and communication in physiotherapy. The unit retains the focus on client assessment, planning and interventions using a clinical reasoning approach. Physiotherapy approaches are studied in relation to prevention, management and maximisation of client potential and the application of a client-centred and evidence-based approach to direct client interventions. You will develop physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and management of complex and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
Summary
| Unit name | Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA742 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Andrew Williams |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional conduct and consistent adherence to legal, professional, ethical standards, codes and guidelines in the delivery of person-centred physiotherapy practice for people across the lifespan and those with complex conditions.
- Critically appraise prior knowledge of chronic and complex conditions from core streams of physiotherapy (musculoskeletal, neurosciences and cardiorespiratory) and apply theories of chronicity and complexity in person centred care.
- Adapt physiotherapy assessment and intervention strategies to provide patient centred care that is appropriate for patients’ stage of life.
- Perform higher level skills in a safe manner, across the breadth of physiotherapy practice and in complex areas of practice.
- Collaborate interprofessionally and communicate clinical information to patients/clients, carers, other healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders.
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA738 Cardiorespiratory PhysiotherapyTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4 x 2hrs seminar 8 x 1hrs seminar 8 x 6hrs independent learning |
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| Assessment | Oral presentation (Online) (20%)|Four quizzes (40%)|Written assignment (40%) |
| 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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