Bachelor of Physiotherapy - International

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University is a four-year program that prepares students for a career as a physiotherapist. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat movement disorders and injuries. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national physiotherapy examination and become licensed physiotherapists. The program includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and clinical placements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University is a four-year, full-time program that prepares students for a career as a physiotherapist. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat movement disorders and injuries. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national physiotherapy examination and become licensed physiotherapists.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program are to:

• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat movement disorders and injuries.
• Prepare students for a career as a physiotherapist.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Foster students' professional development and ethical practice.

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy program is divided into three stages:

• Stage 1: This stage provides students with the foundation knowledge and skills in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology.
• Stage 2: This stage builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Stage 1 and introduces students to the clinical aspects of physiotherapy.
• Stage 3: This stage provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a clinical setting.
The program includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and clinical placements. Students will also complete a research project in their final year.

Outline:

Stage 1

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Biomechanics I
• Pathology I
• Introduction to Physiotherapy
• Health and Society
• Communication Skills

Stage 2

• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Biomechanics II
• Pathology II
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
• Neurological Physiotherapy I
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I

Stage 3

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
• Neurological Physiotherapy II
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
• Clinical Placement I
• Clinical Placement II
• Research Project

Assessment:

Students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Written exams
• Practical exams
• Clinical placements
• Research projects

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy program is taught by a team of experienced physiotherapists and academics. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and clinical placements.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program are eligible to sit for the national physiotherapy examination and become licensed physiotherapists. Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and sports teams. They help people to recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall health and well-being.