PHYT9006 Complex Case and Advanced Practice

Ms Jill Williams

2016

4.5

16 x 3-hour workshops once-only
1 x 6-hour workshop-2 once-only
1 x 12-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into MPT-Master of Physiotherapy
1a Admission into BHSMPT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
1b Admission into MPHYC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
2 PHYT8004 - Neurological Rehabilitation
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2)

PHYT8006 has been successfully completed

Content from the first year and second year (semester 1) of the Master of Physiotherapy

Group Presentation; Individual Case study

This topic will enable development of academic and clinical knowledge and skills in areas of clinical practice such as major psychosocial, physiological and health issues across the age span and complex patients including those with multi-system or chronic diseases and disorders, pain syndromes and those who have undergone loss and grief, including specialist practice.

This topic in Master of Physiotherapy will specifically meet the program learning objectives of: applying physiotherapy skills in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for complex case management and advanced practice.

On completion of this topic, students will be able to:

Apply integrated and multifaceted knowledge of chronic and complex diseases and disorders across the lifespan
Discuss the ability to plan and conduct relevant and appropriate assessment procedures; apply appropriate goal setting; plan, implement (using evidence based practice) and evaluate treatment strategies for complex and chronic conditions
Evaluate collaboration with the patient and/or their family or caregivers and appreciate the importance of professional, community and family network and support services for patients with the specific diseases and disorders
Discuss issues raised by chronic disease such as cancer pain (incl. palliative care, grief and loss, cultural and ethical issues).

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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