Physiotherapy Practice with Older Adults

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
REHB 2000
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Course ID
204812
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to apply core professional and communication knowledge and skills required for gerontology physiotherapy practice in an interprofessional setting. Students will develop knowledge and skills required to work with older people (including Aboriginal peoples) on issues of ageing such as physiotherapy assessment principles and techniques; rehabilitation principles, managing issues of mental health and end of life care, managing issues of service provision (including interprofessional practice).

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss gerontology issues relevant to physiotherapy practice.
  • Identify and summarise pertinent information relevant to physiotherapy practice from clinical case notes.
  • Demonstrate a culturally and physically safe and effective physiotherapy assessment relevant to older adults.
  • Accurately record physiotherapy clinical assessment findings, interventions and decisions that meet legal and professional requirements.
  • Use clinical-reasoning skills to identify client-centred goals and appropriate outcome measures to determine the impact of physiotherapy.
  • Describe interprofessional practice and the role of physiotherapists as part of the interprofessional healthcare team.
  • Demonstrate professional, culturally safe and ethical behaviour.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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