GC-PHYTH v.3 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy
Curtin University
About
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course has been developed to provide recent graduates with the opportunity to continue their professional development as a lifelong learner.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
Prospective applicants are advised that the course requires full participation in laboratory classes where practical skills and topics are presented. Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately to act as subject for their peer group.
Structure
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part time study. Some units within this course are offered externally. All units within this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
Location and delivery Mode
| YEAR | LOCATION | PERIOD | ALL | INTERNAL | PARTIALLY ONLINE INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | FULLY ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
YEAR 1
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | |
| 100.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY6011 | v.1 | Advanced Anatomy and Pathology | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| GMED6006 | v.1 | Advanced Management of Pain Disorders | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7025 | v.1 | Advanced Musculoskeletal Clinical Competencies 1 | 5.6 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7024 | v.1 | Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Clinics 1 | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7010 | v.1 | Applied Clinical Sports Science | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY6021 | v.1 | Continence and Pelvic Health Research Proposal | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7023 | v.1 | Continence and Pelvic Health Clinics 1 | 3.3 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7005 | v.2 | Musculoskeletal Science Advanced Competencies 1 | 9.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY6022 | v.1 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Research Proposal | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7008 | v.2 | Musculoskeletal Science Advanced Competencies 2 | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY6007 | v.2 | Pelvic Floor Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7011 | v.1 | Sports Physiotherapy Professional Practice | 10.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY6023 | v.1 | Sports Physiotherapy Research Proposal | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY7009 | v.1 | Sports Rehabilitation Science | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| PHTY6005 | v.1 | Women Through Life Stages | 4.0 | 25.0 |
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution including a minimum of two years relevant clinical experience at a postgraduate level. These applicants must either be registered physiotherapists in Australia or be eligible for temporary registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases Section of the faculty website. Evidence of successful completion of an approved course in (CPR) first aid is required before an award is granted. Students are advised that a Criminal Record Screening and Clearance may be required for students in specific courses offered by this area. Please refer to the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
This course is an exit award of the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (MC-PHYTH)
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