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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy
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Health SciencesIn this course you will choose to major in clinical physiotherapy, continence and women’s health or manipulative therapy. In all majors you will study the philosophy of evidence-based practice and develop practical skills in identifying, acquiring, evaluating and using evidence. You will further your clinical decision-making skills through the use of statistical analysis, including the examination of various forms of statistical testing.
The rest of your studies will comprise specialised coursework units and clinical practice. During your clinical practice you will detail a variety of case histories and evaluate each as a reflective practitioner.
Please note: Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes which require appropriate disrobing when acting as clients in the peer group, and physically manipulating patients including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.
Credit for previous study
Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis. You may apply for up to one full unit based on six months of relevant, full-time clinical experience. Supporting documentation detailing hours and caseload should accompany all applications for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Majors
Credits needed to graduate: 100
| Major Title |
|---|
| Clinical Physiotherapy Major (Grad Cert) |
| Continence and Women's Health Major (Grad Cert) |
| Manipulative Therapy Major (Grad Cert) |
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Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree in physiotherapy or equivalent, plus at least six months’ relevant clinical experience. Applicants must be registered physiotherapists in Western Australia.
Additional requirements:
Prior to graduation, you will need to provide evidence of your successful completion of an approved course in first aid (CPR).
Please refer to the following statement before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
On-campus or mixed on- and off-campus
Duration:
6 months full-time
Notes:
You must be registered with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Western Australia to undertake any unit involving clinical practice within Australia.
Fees (indicative first year only)
| Year | Student type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Domestic Fee Paying | $11700.00 |
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2010 or 2011 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Overall band score | 7.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 647 | paper based |
| 110 | Internet based (25 in each section) |
| 5.0 | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
CUTE (Curtin Uni Test of English) - Not accepted.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - B
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English competence. See more ways to meet our English requirements [.pdf 48.9kb]
Please refer to the following statement before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
6 months full-time
Other notes:
You must be registered with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Western Australia to undertake any unit involving clinical practice within Australia.
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,800 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $15,800 |
| Total indicative course fee | $15,800 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $940 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
CRICOS: 049886G
This page was last updated on 04 July 2011
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