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Physiotherapy is a university-trained health science focused on movement and physical problems. Physiotherapists become qualified through a 4-year undergraduate degree or 2-year graduate masters program. They work in both public and private settings treating musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, sports injuries, and more using techniques like manual therapy, exercise, and electrophysical agents. The career offers variety, flexibility, and job prospects due to workforce shortages but requires strong academic performance to gain admission and can be physically and mentally demanding.
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- 4. Outline ? What is Physiotherapy? ? How do I become a Physiotherapist? ? What do Physiotherapists do? ? Where can I work? ? Questions
- 5. What is a Physiotherapist
- 6. What is a Physiotherapist? ? Movement specialist who provides treatment for people with physical problems caused by injury, illness, diseases and ageing ? University trained Health Scientist
- 7. What is a Physiotherapist? ? Work within a scientific, evidence based paradigm (usually within medical model) ? Use a variety of non-invasive treatment modalities including ? Manual therapy, mobilisation of joint and soft tissue ? Exercise ? Education ? Electrophysical agents
- 8. How do I become a Physio? ? University ? 12 University programs in Australia ? Not offered remotely ? High practical component ? Undergraduate degree: ? Bachelor Physiotherapy ? Bachelor Applied Science (Physio) ? 4 years full time
- 9. Institution Course Assumed knowledge ACU North Sydney B Physio Pre req: English One of Biology, chemistry or Physics University of Sydney B App Sc (Physio) Assumed: HSC chemistry and physics. Recommended: maths University of Newcastle B Physio Advanced English Chemistry + either biology or physics ATAR 96.5 98.35 96.05
- 11. Post-graduate courses ? Graduate entry program ? Step One: complete Undergraduate course from an Australian institution ? Minimum academic standard: GPA 4.5 or greater (Credit +) ? Preferred Degrees: Science, Applied Science, Health Science, Exercise Science ? Step 2: 2 year full time Masters degree in Physiotherapy ? Demanding 2 years with heavy clinical component ? Total: 5 year full time study
- 12. Postgraduate Courses ? Pre-existing knowledge ? Anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics ? Psychology, motor performance and learning ? Research design and statistics ? Measurement of human performance ? Exercise physiology
- 13. Institution Course Assumed knowledge ATAR University Western Sydney (C¡¯town) Double Degree B Health Science M Physio MPhysio Assume HSC Chemistry and Physics Credit + (5.0) 98.00 University of Sydney M Physio Credit (4.5+)
- 14. University Study ?Very full time, high face to face component ?Challenging courses ?High Practical component ?Tutorials ?Clinical placements, including rural
- 15. University Study ? Anatomy Wet Labs
- 17. University Study ? HSC Chemistry covered in first semester. Important for Physiology ? HSC Biology for Physiology, anatomy ? HSC Physics: for biomechanics ? Sociology, Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics ? Bridging courses available over summer before entry ? Do the subjects to get a mark that will get you in.
- 18. Physio registration board ? Recognised Physiotherapy degree ? Criminal history check ? English language ? Continuing professional development (20 hours p.a.) ? Professional indemnity insurance ? Registration is now national: can work anywhere in Australia. ? www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au
- 19. Personal qualities? ? Caring, people person ? Excellent communication skills ? Logical, strong problem solving skills ? Ability to inspire confidence and motivate people ? Motivation to continually learn and update
- 20. What do Physiotherapists Do? ? Musculoskeletal ? Rehabilitation ? Orthopaedics ? Gerontology ? Sports ? Paediatrics ? Cardiopulmonary ? Occupational Health/ergonomics ? Women¡¯s health ? Neurology
- 21. Pay ? $55K up to $130K for the most senior management positions in NSW Health. ? Private practice ? Location ? Fees charged ? Number of patients seen per hour. ? Years of clinical experience, postgraduate qualifications
- 22. Workforce statistics Work status Full Time 63% Part time/temporary contract/casual 16% Self Employed 18%
- 23. Good points ? Portable: can travel overseas, interstate ? Current shortage, ageing population good for job prospects ? Variety of workplace settings and areas of work ? Satisfying, challenging work ? Flexible work arrangements to fit family commitments ? Stepping stone to non-clinical positions (management, health promotion, sales reps, claims managers, rehab consultants for insurance companies)
- 24. Where can I work?
- 25. Private sector ? Private Physiotherapy practice ? Multidisciplinary Sports clinic ? Private hospital inpatients ? Private hospital rehabilitation units ? Sports teams ? Insurance companies ? Corporate settings (mines etc)
- 26. Public sector ? Hospital inpatient ? Hospital outpatient, day rehab units ? Community physiotherapists ? Health department in executive roles
- 27. In Summary ? Challenging course to get into and complete ? Need to be a people person ? There are better $$$ in other professions ? Can be physically and mentally demanding ? Can be very rewarding, interesting work with a vast variety of settings and clients
- 28. More Info? ? www.parksidesportsphysio.com.au ? www.slideshare.net/ParksideSportsPhysio ? www.Facebook.com/ParksideSportsPhysio ? @parksidephysio