Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy GE

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 6002
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Course ID
204849
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alison Bell
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Course level
6
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
150 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 develop advanced professional leadership and clinical skills required to be ready to commence work as an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner within interdisciplinary teams. Integrated advanced clinical reasoning and self reflective skills for person centred care in acute and rehabilitation practice. Integration of evidence into assessment and management (including education) of clients with complex presentations, interprofessional communication and teamwork skills, workload prioritisation, professional leadership skills, requirements for initial and ongoing registration and employability.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply safe and effective assessment and management of clients with complex presentations
  • Integrate evidence based practice, advanced clinical reasoning, person centred assessment and management and high level self reflection skills into clinical practice
  • Use advanced communication skills to operate effectively in an inter-professional team.
  • Demonstrate professional leadership, culturally responsive and ethical behaviour as required of an entry level physiotherapist that is consistent with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's codes, policies and guidelines.

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 51527
Section
Section CL01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Jul - 21 Aug Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Block 6
Class number
Class number 51528
Section
Section CL02
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Aug - 25 Sep Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Block 7
Class number
Class number 51529
Section
Section CL03
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
28 Sep - 30 Oct Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Block 8
Class number
Class number 51530
Section
Section CL04
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Nov - 4 Dec Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Block 9
Class number
Class number 51531
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Dec - 9 Dec Tuesday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-08
Class number
Class number 51532
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Jul - 10 Jul Tuesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of REHB5007 Pain Science (GE)/REHB5013 Acute Care in Physiotherapy Practice/REHB6003 Applied Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice (GE)/REHB6004 Physiotherapy Practice in Rehabilitation

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB6019 Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy GE 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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