Ethics and Communication

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
REHB 4006
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Course ID
204825
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kylie Johnston
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop an advanced knowledge of communication and ethical reasoning skills, in order to develop a capacity for moral agency required for physiotherapy practice. The course uses Rest's four component model of moral behaviour and communication theory as a framework to teach an advanced knowledge and skillset of ethical reasoning and communication processes. The course seeks to develop student competence in moral sensitivity, judgement, motivation and courage, and the ability to address barriers to practice presented by managing emotions, power and rank and conflict.

Course learning outcomes

  • Differentiate between ethical and clinical situations in different contexts within physiotherapy practice.
  • Use different forms of ethical reasoning to generate ethical solutions in physiotherapy practice.
  • Critically reflect on personal ethical action.
  • Demonstrate reasoning and communication skills that address barriers and enact solutions required for ethical outcomes in physiotherapy practice.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 26587
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Apr - 2 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 26588
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 May - 7 May Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 26589
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Jun - 11 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 23200
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 2 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
4 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 23201
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
9 Apr - 23 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 23202
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 May - 11 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
14 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 26590
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
Notes:
Please note, enrolments for third and fourth year Physiotherapy are currently closed. Enrolments will open pending your placement allocations for 2026 from the third and fourth year clinical coordinators. You will be notified when classes are open for enrolment.

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56374
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
Class number
Class number 56375
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 56376
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
29 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 53250
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Jul - 20 Jul Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
22 Jul - 5 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
Class number
Class number 53251
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
27 Aug - 10 Sep Thursday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14
Class number
Class number 53252
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
1 Oct - 15 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 56377
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Jul - 16 Jul Thursday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
Notes:
Please note, enrolments for third and fourth year Physiotherapy are currently closed. Enrolments will open pending your placement allocations for 2026 from the third and fourth year clinical coordinators. You will be notified when classes are open for enrolment.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of REHB3005 Acute Care/REHB3006 Pain Sciences/REHB3008 Rehabilitation/REHB3009 Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB4034 Ethics and Communication at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)