Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice A
PHTY1023
This unit sets the context of physiotherapy professional practice through an introduction to the issues and practices in healthcare delivery affecting physiotherapists, including relevant professional, state and federal policies and laws related to professional conduct. The unit also examines the observation and measurement of normal movement using methods that are suitable for clinical application, including biomechanical analyses. The importance of measurement is emphasised and the validity and reliability of different procedures are studied. Students are taught and practice a number of basic therapeutic techniques, including manual handling, soft tissue manipulation and the use of heating and cooling as part of therapeutic management. The importance of communication, documentation and respect for cultural differences in professional practice is addressed.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Junior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: PHTY1023
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No