Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 1 - Part C
Provided by Australian Physiotherapy Association
Relevant for: Physiotherapy
About this course
This course component focuses on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of older adults, covering the ageing process, chronic disease management, pharmacology, pain management, cognitive conditions, falls prevention, and functional optimisation. Part C is a live virtual session that must be completed after Parts A and B to finish the full Level 1 qualification.
Topics: gerontologyolder adultschronic disease managementpain managementfalls preventiondementiadeliriumdepressionoutcome measures
Techniques: assessmenttreatment planningfunctional optimisation