Rehabilitation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
REHB 3008
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Course ID
204820
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
3
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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 develop knowledge and clinical skills in the rehabilitation/habilitation setting based on a sound understanding of the client's condition and the effect of physiotherapy intervention on this condition. Causes and mechanisms of abnormal movement. Pathophysiology and sequelae of a wide range of chronic and degenerative conditions requiring rehabilitation including: neuromuscular diseases, intellectual disability, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, amputation, arthritis and chronic cardiorespiratory conditions. Physiotherapy evaluation procedures, outcome measures and intervention planning relevant to these conditions. Physiotherapy intervention including specific therapeutic techniques, exercise, application of principles of motor learning, programming for a variety of settings, functional mobility, postural control, gait, use of orthoses, mobility aids and other assistive devices, equipment and technology, electrotherapy. Social and emotional issues relating to disability, occupational health and safety issues especially manual handling, interdisciplinary role of other team members of the rehabilitation team and modes of service delivery, interprofessional practice, discharge planning, accessing ongoing community support for client's self-management, role of advocacy.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of common neurological, orthopaedic and cardiorespiratory conditions requiring ongoing rehabilitation (or habilitation);
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to carry out an appropriate, client-centred and holistic evaluation, to critically evaluate and measure the effectiveness of physiotherapy intervention, and to modify/cease management in the rehabilitation/habilitation setting
  • Discuss the role of physiotherapy as part of the interprofessional management of clients in the rehabilitation/habilitation setting;
  • Demonstrate safe and effective treatment techniques for clients in the rehabilitation/habilitation setting;
  • Demonstrate professional, culturally appropriate and ethical behaviour in the practice setting.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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