Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 1 - Part A
Provided by APACPD Guide / Australian Physiotherapy Association
Relevant for: Physiotherapy
About this course
A foundational course to enhance physiotherapists' skills in assessing and treating common conditions in older adults. Part A comprises eight self-paced modules covering ageing, chronic disease management, pharmacology, pain, delirium, dementia, falls and balance, and use of outcome measures. Completion of all Part A modules is required before progressing to Part B.
Topics: gerontologyolder adultschronic disease managementpharmacologypain managementdeliriumdementiafalls and balanceoutcome measuresfrailty
Techniques: assessment toolstreatment planningexercise prescriptionuse of outcome measuresself paced learning