Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1

Postgraduate | 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 5001
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Course ID
204832
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Julie Walters
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
67.5 hours
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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 provide opportunities for physiotherapists to apply and practice advanced knowledge, skills and clinical/professional reasoning in examination and evidence based management of patient/client problems relevant to a specific area of physiotherapy practice. Acquisition and clinical application of advanced physiotherapy theory, practical and professional skills, within an evidence based practice framework.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of wellness, health promotion and preventative care relevant to physiotherapy practice.
  • Demonstrate advanced assessment and management skills relevant to the student's specific area of physiotherapy practice.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in fostering the patient or stakeholder-therapist alliance, within the context of health promotion, prevention and management.
  • Demonstrate advanced professional reasoning in assessment and management of patients and/or stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep clear and concise records of physiotherapy practice.
  • Demonstrate the ability to liaise and work collaboratively with other health care professionals and/or stakeholders as indicated to promote wellness and manage existing health conditions.

Availability

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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 59752
Section
Section CL01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Nov - 4 Dec Monday 9:10am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 59753
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 8:40am - 10:30am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
13 Oct - 30 Oct Tuesday 8:40am - 9:30am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
Class number
Class number 59754
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 10:40am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 9:40am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-13
15 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 9:40am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following courses have not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in all of REHB5004 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1/REHB5005 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB5114 Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1 at the University of South Australia

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