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| PTY5121 | Mental Health for Physiotherapists | ||
| SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Prerequisites: | |||
| PTY5113 | Physiotherapy for Neonates to Adolescents | ||
| PTY5116 | Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain and Vocational Rehabilitation | ||
| PTY5117 | Physiotherapy in Gerontology | ||
| PTY5118 | Men's and Women's Health for Physiotherapists | ||
| Description: | |||
This unit covers common mental health issues through the lifespan, including pathophysiology, current best-practice treatment, and physiotherapy management. The role of physical activity in mental health is examined. Students will learn how to manage an aggressive patient. Full Unit Outline | |||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014