School Of Science And HealthPaediatric PhysiotherapyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401047.1
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400997 Exercise Rehabilitation AND 400998 Neurological Rehabilitation
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy, 4667 Master of Physiotherapy or 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy
About this Unit
From 2018 students should take 401106 - Paediatric Physiotherapy. This unit aims to prepare the student as a competent entry-level practitioner in paediatric physiotherapy. It focuses on understanding the changes which occur from infancy to maturity and the impact of congenital or acquired conditions, or lifestyle diseases causing dysfunction. Clinical and ethical reasoning and family-centred practice are both stressed. The approach will also emphasise the role of physiotherapy within inter-professional teams to prepare for different work settings (acute care, rehabilitation and/or community). The unit integrates prior learning from previous years (especially units related to neurology musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation).