This subject will enable students to develop knowledge and skills in physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for clients presenting with a variety of congenital, neurological and complex movement disorders across the lifespan. Students will build upon and consolidate their knowledge of neurological physiotherapy and consider global health and humanitarian issues impacting client care. Students will use a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to physiotherapy assessment and treatment that is underpinned by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, and client and family-centred practice. Students will gain knowledge and skills to assess child development and will obtain an understanding of the variety of ways in which child development unfolds, depending on complex cultural, social and individual factors. Effective communication with clients, families and healthcare providers will be highlighted. Students will be expected to apply ethical decision making and skills in evidence-based clinical reasoning to inform assessment, and to develop collaborative, culturally sensitive, holistic and innovative solutions for infants, children, adolescents and young adults presenting with congenital, neurological, and complex movement disorders.
HD/FL
One session
School of Community Health
4405PH Bachelor of Physiotherapy
4505BP Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
PHS249 and PHS318
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.