Advanced Scope Physiotherapy

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 5011
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Course ID
204842
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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
Daniel Harvie
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Course level
5
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 prepare physiotherapists for advanced scope of practice. Construct and perform assessments and management in the context of advanced scope practice physiotherapy including medical screening, wound care, special populations (pediatrics and geriatrics), referral for and interpretation of medical imaging (CT and MRI, sonography), referral for and interpretation of pathology tests for musculoskeletal related disorders, relevant clinical pharmacology for musculoskeletal related disorders, effect of common comorbidities on patient examination and management

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced Physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional reasoning in the examination and management of patients relevant to a specific area of physiotherapy practice.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge/skills and critical reflection in the use of medical imaging and pathology tests in the context of advanced practice physiotherapy
  • Critically reflect on the use of therapeutic medicines in the context of advanced practice physiotherapy

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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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 29300
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-13
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-13

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed REHB5003 Allied Health Research Evidence Translation

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB5130 Advanced Scope Physiotherapy 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
Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy specialising in Musculoskeletal