Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 104711 |
Version | 5 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Applicants must be registered Australian Physiotherapists or have completed an overseas recognised physiotherapy qualification. Note: Completion of this program will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified physiotherapists. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Post admission | Telephone and computer access |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | The Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) is a coursework program which qualifies students to apply specialised knowledge and skills in rehabilitation in Occupational Health settings. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select no specified major (OPTION A) or select a major (OPTION B)
OPTION A - No specified major
CORE SUBJECTS
PS5103:03 Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice
PS5109:03 Ergonomics
TM5573:03 Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
OPTIONS
Select 3 credit points of specified TM and PS level 5 subjects
TM5514:03 Environmental Health
TM5540:03 Public Health and the Workplace
PS5108:03 Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice
or
Select a major
OPTION B - MAJORS
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF REHABILITATION (PHYSIO) |
Approved abbreviation | GCertRehab(Physio) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major will not appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students admitted to a Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation may after completion of that award, gain advanced standing for those studies towards a Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) or a Master of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy). |