AUT - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
The Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy pathway is open to registered physiotherapists.
Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (AK3487) 120 points
The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development.
This programme meets the educational requirements for membership of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
Students complete papers:
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)†
588675 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (40)†
AND 40 POINTS FROM
588641 Biomechanics (20)†
588642 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (20)†
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)
AND SELECT ONE:
588623 Professional Practice (20)†
588644 Practice Reality (20)†
Master of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (AK3733) 180 points
The MHPrac is designed for health professionals with at least three years’ relevant clinical experience and an undergraduate degree or professional qualification. It is ideal for those practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level. Participants will study the latest research and explore its application to their specialist field.
Programme Structure (180 points):
Two ONLINE papers at Summer School commencing 1 December 2008:
588644 Practice Reality (20)
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)
Student must then attend classes from Semester 1, 2009 (commencing 3 March, 2009) and Semester 2, 2009 (20 July, 2009).
There are 3 specialist papers in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy:
588675 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (40)
588641 Biomechanics (20)
588642 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (20)
Students enrolled in the programme must also select another 60 points of study from the papers listed below (subject to the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate).
588671 Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (40)
588677 Motor Control in Rehabilitation (20)
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)
589684 Innovative Strategies: Engaging in Rehabilitation (20)
589687 Breathing, Performance and Rehabilitation (20)
589741 Clinical Anatomy (20)
588702 Enhancing Muscular Performance (20)
588637 Specialist Readings (20)
589688 Ultrasound Imaging (20)
Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points
The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy papers (120)
AND:
589690 Thesis (120)
Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.
† Flexible learning: involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change)