Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan unit (CXA742)

Launceston

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	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Mr David Jovic
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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 person centred care that is appropriate for patients’ stage of life.
• Collaborate interprofessionally and communicate clinical information to patients/clients, carers, other healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA755 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Theory

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Seminar (online) (1hr x 8 times); Workshop (3hrs x 2 times)
Assessment	Oral presentation (Online) (30%)|Three quizzes (30%)|Written assignment (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required reading materials

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