'Rural and Remote Physiotherapy' is a defining, capstone level subject within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program. It is the final subject in a series of core subjects including PHS100 Introduction to Physiotherapy Clinical Practice, PHS250 Evolving Physiotherapy Clinical Practice and PHS350 Integrated Chronic Health Condition Management . This subject aims to extend students' understanding of rural and remote health care and ensure their readiness for graduate practice in this area. This subject will extend students' knowledge of, and skills in, planning effective service delivery to rural and remote communities. Students will devise strategies to improve the accessibility, availability, acceptability and quality of health services for Indigenous Australian peoples and communities in rural and remote areas. Students will plan innovative, feasible and sustainable models of physiotherapy service delivery that can be implemented in rural and remote locations in Australia. They will also extend their skills in collaborative practice, digital technologies, service planning and financial management.
HD/FL
One session
School of Community Health
Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
PHS401
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.