Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Postgraduate CRICOS: 00117J
Students will develop advanced assessment and clinical skills in the broad context of rehabilitation. The main areas of physiotherapy practice included are orthopaedics, neurology and cardio-respiratory physiotherapy across a person's lifespan.
Designed for
Rural and remote practitioners who require specialist generalist skills, including clinical reasoning and evidence-based physiotherapy management for rehabilitation following trauma and for chronic conditions
Structure
12 credit points. This course is offered externally, however, some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville.
Subjects
General
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech pathology
Standard entry requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline
Or at least five years' experience in a health profession
Or an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology completed at an Australian University
Or equivalent.
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
Townsville
Domestic: $13,940 International: $18,540
No information available
No
Online/Off-campus
Flexible Delivery
Full-time
: 6
Part-time
: 1
year
Further information
Completion of this program will not enable overseas qualified physiotherapists to be registered in Australia. For more information: https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study