Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise for Women)

The course aims to further enhance physiotherapist's knowledge and skills in the field of exercise for women and will develop knowledge of advanced standing in functional anatomy, physiology, pathology, obstetrics and gynaecology, and the interaction in the physiotherapeutic management of women's health through exercise. The course will also develop advanced practical and clinical skills in the management of women's health through exercise.

On completion of this course, graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate:

• An advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology applied to a specialist physiotherapy area.
• An advanced understanding of the recent knowledge base in a specialist physiotherapy area.
• Advanced clinical skills and techniques applicable to a specialist physiotherapy area.
• An ability to promote evidence-based practice in a specialist physiotherapy area.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise for Women) comprises one core subject and two (2) specialist subjects taught during semester 2. One subject is block taught (two weeks) whilst the other is taught weekly over the semester (twelve weeks). Assignments are submitted over the remainder of the semester.

Students must complete three (3) subjects to be eligible to graduate.

Applicants must be qualified to practise as physiotherapists and should normally have at least two years clinical experience with one of the two years preferably being in the area of course specialisation. Both academic achievement and clinical experience will be considered by the Selection Committee.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This Postgraduate Certificate articulates to the Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework, Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Applicants to the Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework who have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate within the previous three (3) years, will be eligible to receive 25 points of credit towards their course (this is the maximum credit which can be granted).

On completion of this course, graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate:

• A capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning
• An advanced level of oral and written communication
• An ability to critically evaluate and synthesise research literature
• A capacity to manage competing demands on time
• An appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas