Neurological Physiotherapy 2 unit (CXA758)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit extends physiotherapy practice knowledge and skills to apply with clients who present with complex neurological conditions. The focus is on your ability to identify appropriate assessments and perform these in simulated settings, as well as the selection and performance of relevant physiotherapy interventions.  Advanced clinical reasoning skills, the use of an evidence-based approach, and their application within rehabilitation practice settings will be developed.

Summary

Unit name	Neurological Physiotherapy 2
Unit code	CXA758
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Heidi Kiely
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate and apply the evidence base that supports the physiotherapy assessment and management of common neurological conditions.
• Select, conduct, and interpret simulated client assessments and treatments of people with neurological conditions.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and consistent adherence to legal, professional, ethical standards, codes and guidelines in the development of skills for the delivery of client-centred physiotherapy practice with people with neurological conditions.
• Provide advanced, safe, client-centred physiotherapy clinical care for people with neurological conditions.

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
061701	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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

Co-requisites

CXA756 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (5hrs x 10 times); Workshop (7hrs x 5 times); Independent learning (5hrs x 5 times)
Assessment	Practical Examination|Clinical Reasoning Viva (50%)|Written Examination (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.

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