School of Physiotherapy
Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
This course is offered to local fee paying students only.
The School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University has run postgraduate programs in Musculoskeletal (Manipulative) Physiotherapy since 1982. The high standard of physiotherapy education within the School is reflected in its reputation for excellence, both within Australia and internationally. The degree embraces the latest evidence-based clinical practice.
The aims of this course are to provide an opportunity for graduate physiotherapists to develop advanced theoretical and applied skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and to develop skills in research, specifically in critical evaluation of the literature and research design.
Subjects within the course
The Graduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy course requires successful completion of 60 credit points (cp) of study. This consists of three prescribed subjects: PTY5PDM; PTY5PSM and PTY5LSE. PTY5PDM requires the completion of 96 hours of accredited continuing education courses run by the La Trobe University School of Physiotherapy, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) or Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). Credit for courses will be considered on submission of relevant hours, content, learning goals and completion of specified assessment tasks. Mandatory courses are the APA Spinal 1 and 2 courses as well as the APA level 1 sports course. The subjects PTY5PSM and PTY5LSE are undertaken on-line. The intent of the Graduate Certificate course is to allow physiotherapists to undertake further education in their own time with minimal disruption to their work.
The subjects are :
- PTY5LSE Literature searching and evaluation (20cp)
- PTY5PDM Professional development in musculoskeletal physiotherapy (30cp)
- PTY5PSM Physiology for sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapists (10cp)
Admission Requirements
Applications must hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree or equivalent for admission into the Graduate Certificate.
Fees
The Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a fee-paying course. Students are required to pay the University’s General Service Fee.
Applications
Application forms and details of closing dates for applications are available from the School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Allocation of Places
The following will be considered by the Selection Committee in the assessment of applications :
- Qualifications and academic record.
- Completion of relevant professional development courses.
- Employment record including general physiotherapy experience and experience in manipulative and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Reasons for wishing to do the course.
School Facilities
The School of Physiotherapy is located in the Health Sciences 3 building on the Bundoora Campus of La Trobe University. The building is purpose built (opened in 1998) and facilities include technologically advanced equipment. Students have opportunities to observe and use the following:
- Up-to-date information technology services including computer teaching laboratories and on-line teaching facilities.
- State of the art lecture, practical, and clinical teaching facilities.
- Modern, well equipped research laboratories including one of the most advanced movement laboratories in the world, a high class electrophysical agents laboratory, and biomechanics facilities.
- A modern anatomy dissection laboratory.
- Modern library with one of the most extensive collections of physiotherapy books and serials, and advanced on-line searching facilities.
Teaching Staff
The Graduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is taught by La Trobe University staff and a wide range of outside experts. The teaching staff includes musculoskeletal physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, neurologists, radiologists, biomechanists, anatomists, and exercise physiologists. Staff involved with the course have high-level qualifications, extensive clinical experience, and have been recognised internationally for their work.
Click here to print : Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Information Package (pdf)
Click here to print : Application Form - A (pdf)
Click here to print : Application Form - B (pdf)
Enquiries
Enquiries relating to academic content or admission should be directed to :
Mr Ken Niere
Co-ordinator, Graduate Studies in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
School of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Sciences
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086
AUSTRALIA
Telephone : +61 3 9479 5857
Facsimile : +61 3 9479 5768
Email : K.Niere@latrobe.edu.au
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