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Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 1 - Parts B and C

This course aims to provide physiotherapists with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills relevant to physiotherapy assessment and treatment of common conditions of older people. It takes an indepth look at the ageing process, chronic disease management, pharmacology and pain management, delirium, dementia and depression, falls and balance, strategies to optimise physical function and use of outcome measures.

This course is a mandatory component of the experiential titling pathway in Gerontological Physiotherapy.


This course is also available as an wholly virtual delivery. More details of delivery methods found here .


The wholly virtual version of this course can be located on cpd4physios.com.au


Learning outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of age-related changes that affect movement and differentiate these from chronic disease impairments
  • Understand when and how to use common assessment tools of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions that older adults have
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a physiotherapist in the continuum of care from preventative health to frailty
  • Identify important evidence that supports physiotherapy practice in areas such as continence, falls, dementia, and depression and be able to utilise this in practice

Prerequisites

  • Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 1 - Part A online course (12 hours) (Please note that this course will have an additional charge at time of purchase).
  • This course is only available to AHPRA-registered physiotherapists.

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Sat 25 - Sun 26
May
08:30AM - 04:00PM AEST
2728 Logan Road
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 View map
Price:
Early Bird - Non Member: $1,157.00
Early Bird - APA Member: $772.00
Early Bird - Distance Discount: $712.00
Early Bird -Advanced Practice National Group: $712.00
Early Bird - Gerontology Group: $712.00
Registration closing date:
12 May 2024
Event status:
Open
CPD hours:
16.00
* Early bird prices close 4 weeks prior to the course start date
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