Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome | Graduate quality | Graduate quality | Graduate Quality |
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| 1 | Demonstrate competencies required to be registered as a physiotherapist in Australia. | Depth of disciplinary expertise |
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| 2 | Practise in a way that is reflective, evidence based, and evolving based on new research. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Information and Digital literacy |
| 3 | Integrate basic science knowledge (i.e., anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, exercise physiology, and psychology) to inform physiotherapy practice. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | ||
| 4 | Communicate effectively in written and oral forms that are adapted appropriately in different professional contexts and with all stakeholders. | Communication (oral and written) | Interdisciplinary effectiveness | Influence |
| 5 | Use current technology in the provision of health care and evaluate the potential of emerging technologies to be used in health care delivery. | Information and Digital literacy | Inventiveness |
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| 6 | Demonstrate a knowledge of indigenous health and be able to deliver culturally appropriate physiotherapy services to the wider multi-cultural community includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. | Cultural competence |
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7 | Work independently and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams in order to provide effective services with a client centred focus. | Communication (oral and written) | Interdisciplinary effectiveness |
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| 8 | Demonstrate and continue to develop a professional and ethical identity as a physiotherapist in order to be prepared for their role in the workplace. | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity |
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| 9 | Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities within relevant professional, ethical and legal frameworks in order to be leaders and agents of change in the workplace. | Inventiveness | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity | Influence |