Gerontological Physiotherapy Level 1
This course is a mandatory component of the experiential titling pathway in Gerontological Physiotherapy.
This course is also available as an entirely virtual delivery.
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Part A link
https://enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/gerontology-physiotherapy-level-1-part-a
Part B link
https://enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/gerontology-physiotherapy-level-1-part-b
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
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
- 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.