Who should attend
Physiotherapists who have some experience working in the area of paediatrics and is targeted at a more advanced level of practice.
NB: This course is not available to non- physiotherapists. *This course is only available to participants who have previously completed the introductory course: ‘Enhancing skills in paediatric physiotherapy’ or obtained an exemption by submitting a one page CV to med.physioshortcourses@monash.edu outlining clinical practice experience and professional development undertaken in paediatrics since graduation.
While we welcome the participation of qualified international physiotherapists, please be mindful of the following points before you register:
- For all Monash University physiotherapy courses, including short courses, you must meet the minimum English language requirements which is the equivalent to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0 (no band lower than 6.5).
- The courses have been developed for the Australian context and may or may not be relevant to international settings.
What you will learn
At the completion of this course it is expected the participant will be able to:
- To identify the key presenting features of the most common neuromuscular disorders.
- To outline the assessment, management and possible outcomes measures that can be used in DMD and CMT.
- To identify appropriate exercise prescription in DMD and CMT.
- Understand the essential involvement of health care team in the management of NM weakness disorders.
- Understand the factors that contribute to the variability in presentation after paediatric acquired brain injury.
- Understand the factors that contribute to the variability in recovery after paediatric acquired brain injury.
- Understand the complexity of social and emotional factors surrounding paediatric ABI.
Identify the key time points in which the child with an ABI might require additional input. - Understand the essential involvement of health care team in ABI.
- Understand the burn healing process and factors that influence this in acute burns.
- Understand principles of management for acute burn injuries.
- Gain an understanding of how factors in the acute phase impact on long-term outcomes for burn injuries.
- Understand long term management options of burns and associated problems.
- Develop understanding of the complexities of management of multi-trauma.
- Understand the differences between chronic fatigue, conversion disorders, fibromyalgia and rheumatologic conditions.
- Understand the multidisciplinary management of chronic fatigue and understanding physiotherapy role within the team.
Program structure
An Australian entry to practice degree in physiotherapy or equivalent for international students. Each online paediatric short course contributes to an estimated 40 hours of professional development.
This course consists of asynchronous online learning over four weeks, with a live interactive online learning day following completion of the initial four weeks of the program. Assessment tasks are time-sensitive to ensure the work is evenly paced throughout the course. Course content will be available during O-Week, and students will be required to log in and complete preparation tasks the week prior to commencement. This course runs for four consecutive weeks unless the dates run over a Monash University mid semester break.
