Neurological Physiotherapy Practice unit (CXA759)

Launceston

Introduction

This professional experience placement unit consolidates your physiotherapy practice knowledge and skills, and requires you to apply them to work in supervised practice with clients who present with complex neurological conditions. The focus is on your professional experiential learning, including clinical reasoning skills and the use of an evidence-based approach, and their application within rehabilitation practice settings. You must complete capstone assessment tasks to demonstrate work readiness by performing at an adequate standard against all key competencies as defined by the national standards required of an entry to practice physiotherapist in Australia.

Summary

Unit name	Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
Unit code	CXA759
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Rutger de Zoete
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

• Critically evaluate and apply the evidence base that supports the physiotherapy assessment and management of common neurological conditions.
• Select, conduct, and interpret real and simulated client assessments and treatments of people with neurological conditions.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and consistent adherence to legal, professional, and ethical standards, codes, and guidelines in the delivery of person-centred physiotherapy practice with clients with neurological conditions.
• Perform advanced skills in a safe manner, related to client centred physiotherapy clinical practice for people with neurological conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA756 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice|CXA758 Neurological Physiotherapy Theory 2

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Clinical or Professional Practice (7.5hrs x 26 times)
Assessment	Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (50%)|Clinical Reasoning & Reflective Evidence Portfolio (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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.