Physiotherapy Professional Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
REHB 5000
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Course ID
204831
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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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
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will demonstrate culturally safe and responsive practice through the application of professional, legal and ethical obligations required of registered Physiotherapists in Australia, and advanced communication skills. Ethical principles and ethical reasoning models applied to physiotherapy. Principles and practice of cultural safety and responsiveness. Advanced written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and professional behaviour. Codes of conduct including the Thresholds of Practice and professional and ethical standards and codes for Registered Physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Australia.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse legal requirements, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines required for professional, ethical and culturally responsive behaviours appropriate for registered physiotherapists in Australia.
  • Analyse and demonstrate understanding of the social determinants of health.
  • Critically analyse cultural competency and responsiveness in the context of Physiotherapy practice.
  • Develop and demonstrate self-reflection skills consistent with the requirements of the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency's Code of Conduct and Thresholds of Practice for Physiotherapists.
  • Demonstrate advanced written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills required for professional, ethical, legal and effective physiotherapy practice.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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