Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) : What will I study?

Certificate

What will I study?

On completion of this course, graduates will be able to demonstrate:

an advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology applied to a specialist physiotherapy area;
an advanced understanding of the recent knowledge base in a specialist physiotherapy area;
advanced clinical skills and techniques applicable to a specialist physiotherapy area; and
an ability to promote evidence-based practice in a specialist physiotherapy area.

and the following generic skills:

a capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning;
an advanced level of oral and written communication;
an ability to critically evaluate and synthesise research literature;
a capacity to manage competing demands on time;
an appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas.

Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this certificate.

Students must complete all of the following

CoreCredit points

Physiotherapy Professional Portfolio25
Physiotherapy Professional Portfolio
Physiotherapists continually upgrade their professional knowledge and skills to ensure that their contribution to the health care of patients is of the highest standard and excellence in practice is maintained. Students are required to submit a learning portfolio with evidence of having completed or attended professional development courses, workshops, hospital or clinical in-services, conferences, presentations, publications and/or research. Bonus points will be awarded for professional development activities within the specialist stream.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Women12.5
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Women
This subject provides the opportunity for students to further advance their knowledge and clinical competency in the area of women's health physiotherapy. It exposes students to advanced theoretical knowledge and skills required of physiotherapists working as primary contact practitioners in women's health clinical practice, with the focus on musculoskeletal disorders.

This subject covers theory and management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting women throughout the lifespan. Topics include conditions that affect women in their child-bearing years: pelvic girdle pain, thoracic and low back pain, coccydinia, abdominal and pelvic floor muscle weakness, breast conditions, myalgias, gestational diabetes mellitus; conditions that affect women in their older years: osteoporosis, gynaecological and breast oncology, and lymphoedema. Other topics include pelvic pain and conditions affecting female athletes. Sound clinical assessment with a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and effective evidence-based physiotherapy management will be covered.
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