DIPLOMASchool of Health and Community Services
Physiotherapist Assistant
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Credits
36 Credits
Entry Requirements
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent).
Minimum Grade: Passing grade in core subjects.
Program Overview
Develop professional expertise in Physiotherapist Assistant with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Curriculum
| Code | Subject Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTH-PHY-100 | Introduction to Health Sciences Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PHY-101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PHY-102 | Medical Terminology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PHY-103 | Patient Care Fundamentals Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-PHY-104 | Infection Control and Safety Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-PHY-105 | Health and Community Practices Semester 2 | 5 | |
| PTA-101 | Physiotherapy | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| PTA-102 | Physiotherapy | Exercise Therapy | 3 |
| PTA-103 | Physiotherapy | Patient Care Techniques | 3 |
| PTA-201 | Physiotherapy | Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
| PTA-202 | Physiotherapy | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| PTA-203 | Physiotherapy | Musculoskeletal Conditions | 3 |
| PTA-301 | Physiotherapy | Neurological Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PTA-302 | Physiotherapy | Clinical Placement | 3 |
| PTA-303 | Physiotherapy | Professional Practice | 3 |
| PTA-401 | Physiotherapy | Health Promotion | 3 |
| PTA-402 | Physiotherapy | Communication Skills | 3 |
| PTA-403 | Physiotherapy | Functional Assessment | 3 |
Career Prospects
Potential Roles:
Physiotherapist Assistant Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Program Faculty
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Associate Professor
Prof. Michael O'Brien
Lecturer
Dr. Emily Campbell
Professor & Chair