Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) is offered to physiotherapists who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical management skills as a means of improving professional practice in paediatrics.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) comprises one core subject and two (2) specialist subjects taught over two (2) x two (2) full-time weeks during semester 1. Each subject involved seminars, lectures and clinical placements. Assignments are submitted over the remainder of the semester.

Students must complete three (3) subjects to be eligible to graduate.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be qualified to practise as physiotherapists and should normally have at least two years' clinical experience with one of the two years preferably being in the area of course specialisation. Both academic achievement and clinical experience will be considered by the Selection Committee.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course graduates should be able to demonstrate:

• an advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology applied to a specialist physiotherapy area;
• an advanced understanding of the recent knowledge base in a specialist physiotherapy area;
• advanced clinical skills and techniques applicable to a specialist physiotherapy area; and
• an ability to promote evidence-based practice in a specialist physiotherapy area.