Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

La Trobe University

Movement is essential to our health, happiness and connection to others - and physios help us move better. Get ready to use exercise and movement to improve the lives of athletes, children, adults and people recovering from surgery, injury or illness.With La Trobe's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) you'll get a detailed understanding of the human body and develop the practical skills to launch your career in this rewarding and dynamic field of health. At La Trobe, not only will you learn from industry leaders and world-class researchers, you'll experience unique industry opportunities with our broad range of partners.Throughout the course you'll gain quality hands-on experience with placements at leading hospitals and private practices. You could find yourself in acute hospital units, rehabilitation facilities, community health clinics, private practice, sporting organisations, educational facilities or research centres.Choose to take your physiotherapy degree global with international placement or study opportunities - like students before you who've experienced Denmark, Italy, Vietnam and India. Or keep it local with placements throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.Integrate knowledge of the biosciences and public health with specialist discipline knowledge in the practice of physiotherapy, Evaluate and integrate a complex body of knowledge including theoretical concepts, research evidence and bio psychosocial principles to inform physiotherapy practice in a changing world, Apply advanced clinical reasoning to integrate skills and knowledge that are culturally appropriate and promote health and optimal quality of life in a diverse range of settings Demonstrate effective communication strategies to impart knowledge, skills and ideas to clients, health professionals and stakeholders using a variety of modalities.

School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport

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