Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Central Queensland University
About
Physiotherapy is a highly respected and evidence-based allied health profession.
Physiotherapists work in partnership with patients and their families/carers, together with medical practitioners, nurses and health professionals, to assess, diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of health conditions and movement disorders.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) provides high quality and contemporary tertiary education that includes extensive theoretical, clinical, and research experiences to develop highly competent and autonomous Physiotherapy graduates with advanced knowledge and skills.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is a four-year degree consisting of 26 units and upon successful completion you will be eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia as a Physiotherapist.
There is a strong demand for Physiotherapists with employment opportunities in hospital, community and occupational settings.
Physiotherapists provide services that extend from health promotion to injury minimisation, acute care, rehabilitation, chronic disease management, occupational health, research, and education.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 26 | Total credit points: 192 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PSIO11004 | Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 | --> |
| --> ALLH11001 | Introduction to Allied Health Practice | --> |
| --> PSYC11010 | Fundamentals of Psychology | --> |
| --> PSIO11003 | Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 | --> |
| --> ALLH11006 | Life Course Development for Health Professionals | --> |
| --> PSIO12001 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 | --> |
| --> ALLH12008 | Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics | --> |
| --> ESSC12001 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | --> |
| --> ALLH12006 | Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals | --> |
| --> PSIO12002 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | --> |
| --> PSIO12004 | Neurosciences Across the Lifespan | --> |
| --> PSIO12005 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 | --> |
| --> MPAT12001 | Medical Pathophysiology | --> |
| --> SOCL19065 | Rural Communities and Health | --> |
| --> PSIO13001 | Neurological Physiotherapy | --> |
| --> PSIO13007 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 3 | --> |
| --> PSIO13006 | Physiotherapy Management of the Complex Patient | --> |
| --> PSIO13002 | Professional Physiotherapy Practice 1 | --> |
| --> PSIO13003 | Professional Physiotherapy Practice 2 | --> |
| --> PSIO14002 | Professional Physiotherapy Practice 3 | --> |
| --> PSIO14006 | Research Project | --> |
| --> PSIO14003 | Professional Physiotherapy Practice 4 | --> |
| --> PSIO14004 | Professional Physiotherapy Practice 5 | --> |
| --> BMSC11007 | Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 | --> |
| --> BMSC11008 | Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2 | --> |
| --> ALLH11009 | Research Methods for Health Professionals | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 77 | ATAR 77 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 10 | SR 79 | ATAR 78.7 |
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
- an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
As a part of this course, students will undertake clinical placements. To participate in clinical placements, students require the following: - CQUniversity Student Declaration - Queensland Health Student Deed Poll - Working with Children Card - Criminal Police Check Additional checks and documentation may also be required, depending on the type of placement site as different organisations / placement sites.
Health Requirements
As a part of this course, students will undertake clinical placements. To participate in clinical placements students require the following vaccinations: - Hepatitis B - Measles, Mumps and Rubella - DTpa (Whooping Cough) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Tuberculosis Screening Additional vaccinations may also be required. This will depend on the type of placement site and the site location, as different states have different vaccinations regulations and requirements. Students are also required to hold a current First Aid / CPR certificate.
Assumed Knowledge
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Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Outline contemporary healthcare systems and the multi-cultural and societal factors underpinning modern practice
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- Explain human body systems, disease processes, and the role of allied health practitioners in the healthcare continuum
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- Demonstrate contemporary allied health skills, including communication, and their application in a multi-disciplinary environment
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- Plan, implement and evaluate complex physiotherapy intervention(s) for individuals and groups
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- Apply appropriate standards of ethical, social, and professional behaviour in the context of physiotherapy practice
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- Critically analyse and reflect on advanced knowledge, principles, and concepts related to physiotherapy
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- Investigate, analyse, and synthesise new information and evidence from a range of sources relevant to physiotherapy in order to inform and improve ongoing clinical and professional practice
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- Advance health promotion and education activities pertaining to physiotherapy within the broader health care context
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- Develop comprehensive knowledge of contemporary research methods used in the health professions.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | --> | --> | --> | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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