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Gerontological Physiotherapy Level 1

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.

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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

  • It is recommended that participants register early to enable supply of the required pre-learning beforehand.
  • Course participants will receive access to the pre-reading material one month prior to the course.

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Courses and Workshops
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Sat 18 - Sun 19
May
08:30AM - 05:00PM AEST
Level 1 1175 Toorak Road
Camberwell VIC 3124 View map
Price: Non Member: $1,020.00
APA Member: $680.00
Distance Discount: $625.00
Gerontology Group: $625.00
Registration closing date: 31 May 2019 CPD hours: 28.00 * Early bird prices close 4 weeks prior to the course start date
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Price: Non Member: $1,020.00
APA Member: $680.00
Distance Discount: $625.00
Gerontology Group: $625.00
Registration closing date: 31 May 2019 Event status: Closed CPD hours: 28.00 * Early bird prices close 4 weeks prior to the course start date
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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

Prerequisites

  • It is recommended that participants register early to enable supply of the required pre-learning beforehand.
  • Course participants will receive access to the pre-reading material one month prior to the course.
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