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CLINICAL DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE


Objective(s)

To build participants’ clinical reasoning skills for integrating physiotherapy knowledge with clinical applications


Course Outline

The participants will develop advanced knowledge and skills in:

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
 
• Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy
 
• Neurology physiotherapy
 
• Applying physiotherapy assessment within appropriate time frame;
 
• Applying the fundamentals of clinical reasoning
 
• Developing effective physiotherapy treatment plan in relation to disease and pathology
 
• Treating, evaluating and progressing safely physiotherapy interventions
 
• Demonstrating competent handling skills, safety and professionalism when treating patients
 
• Carrying out proper and systematic documentation for consistent communication with patients and among healthcare professionals
 
• Being able to apply basic research concepts and information literacy skills in the practice of evidence based medicine (EBM)
 

Methodology

Lectures, tutorials, case studies and clinical practice, post-course evaluations


For Whom / Pre-requisites

• Graduate with professional qualifications to practice as a physiotherapist in the country of origin/training
 
• Member of the physiotherapy association in the country of origin / training
 
• At least 3 years of work experience in the field of physiotherapy
 
• Successful complete the SGH-PGAHI Advanced Certificate in Physiotherapy Practice
 
• Fulfil any one of the following minimum English language requirements:
         -     IELTS 5 with a 5 in speaking and writing
         -     TOEFL (internet based) 90
         -     TOEFL (Computer based) 213
         -     TOEFL (paper) 550


Enquiries
 
Person-to-Contact:    Ms Evelyn Phua
Contact no:                  6326 6871
Fax:                               6327 9507
Email:                           evelyn.phua.h.p@sgh.com.sg


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