Master of Clinical Physiotherapy - Continence and Pelvic Health

Curtin University

Selecting from a range of specialised higher-level units, you will study clinical management, examining the theories and techniques of physiotherapy practice. You will also study models of service delivery, current developments in physiotherapy care, promotion of health and prevention of disease and dysfunction in the client group. Clinical practice is a significant component of this course. During your placement you will detail a variety of case histories and evaluate each as a reflective practitioner.develop and apply advanced physiotherapy clinical skills and competencies relevant to clinical carereflect and extend on discipline knowledge and contemporary best practice in interprofessional contextssource, critique and synthesize information to inform advanced physiotherapy practicecommunicate articulately, responsibly, and respectfully in diverse professional settingsintegrate relevant technologies to support contemporary physiotherapy practicecritically reflect on professional capabilities to evolve strategies for lifelong learningimplement, lead and advocate for high-quality physiotherapy to improve patient care and health outcomesadapt behaviour and communication to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals from culturally, linguistically and gender diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous Australianswork autonomously and collaboratively within local and global interprofessional contexts in physiotherapy careThe Continence and Pelvic Health major is available to study as part of the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy. This major provides an opportunity for you to become an expert clinician in pelvic health physiotherapy and its related areas of practice. The program is designed to develop and advance your clinical expertise through evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and sound diagnostic and therapeutic skills. You will develop knowledge and skills in assessing and managing male and female pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ and pelvic girdle support, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. In addition, you will learn how to manage specific women’s health conditions that are unique to women, more prevalent in women, have different risk factors in women and require different interventions in women. You will also become an expert evaluator and consumer of research, developing a high level of competence in conducting clinical research that will contribute to the body of knowledge in this emerging area of physiotherapy.

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