School of Human Movement Studies
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Professional Practice
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Exercise Physiology and Functional Rehabilitation Clinic -
EPFRC Placement for Clinical Hours
Overview
The Exercise Physiology and Functional Rehabilitation Clinic (EPFRC) commenced Exercise Physiology consultation services for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) patients during January 2007. A CDM item is one that has been or is likely to be present for at least six months, including but not limited to asthma, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, musculoskeletal and other chronic medical conditions. Patients referred following a General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP) and/or a Team Care Arrangement (TCA) (MBS Items 721 and 723), are eligible to receive a Medicare rebate for Exercise Physiology services. Exercise Physiologists provide services within the area of exercise science and specialise in health, fitness and exercise rehabilitation. Exercise physiologists employed at the Exercise Physiology and Functional Rehabilitation Clinic are university qualified health care professionals who hold accreditation with the peak professional body, the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS), and are registered allied health providers of Exercise Physiology services under Medicare.
Primary Purpose of EPFRC Program
The AAESS requires the AEP to demonstrate practical experience in health and fitness settings that builds on theoretical and applied study within the tertiary course in exercise science. Practical experience is an essential component of professional training in exercise science if graduates are to take their places among the leaders in the profession. Consequently, candidates applying for AEP accreditation must have documented practical or work-related experience. Placement in the EPFRC shall provide successful candidates with proficiency skills and knowledge required as an early career Exercise Physiologist. AAESS Accredited Exercise Physiologists are required to complete 300 hours of professional placement, which includes fitness testing, exercise leadership and exercise prescription. Clinical hours in the EPFRC may be used for accreditation with AAESS. Further information on AAESS-Accredited Exercise Physiologist may be found at http://www.aaess.com.au