Postgraduate Certificate of Soft Tissue Injury
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
100011 |
Version |
1 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Completion of a recognised health professional qualification |
Additional selection requirements |
Applicants must be eligible for registration in their profession in Queensland, or in the appropriate professional association |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
12 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
OT5001:03 Health Professional Independent Study
OT5006:03 Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals
OT5009:03 Advanced Soft Tissue Injury Management for Health Professionals
RH5010:03 Soft Tissue Functional Anatomy for Rehabilitation Professionals
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
5 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the certificate and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not include majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |