Introduction to Trauma Physiotherapy (2 half-days)
This course is aimed at new graduate physiotherapists and those with limited acute trauma experience.
The content presented in this course will include basic acute trauma injury profiles and acute physiotherapy assessment and management skills.
Event date
Event location
Online via Microsoft Teams
Date
Wednesday 10th February, and Wednesday 17th February, 2021.
Time
From 1400 - 1700 hours (on both days).
Topics include
- An overview of trauma management and systems
- Neurological trauma
- Spinal trauma
- Bracing and orthotics
- Chest trauma
- Early rehabilitation
- Discharge planning.
NOTE: The course runs over two Wednesday afternoons. Each afternoon covers DIFFERENT content so attendees are encouraged to attend both sessions. You can not register for just one session (i.e. the registration fee covers whether you attend one session or both sessions). The sessions are delivered "live", and will NOT be recorded (i.e. you need to "attend" during the specified times: 1400 - 1700 hours).
A more detailed course program will be posted on the website closer to the date.
A link to the seminar will be sent to you one week before the first session.
Registration Fee: $100 (inclusive of GST)
*Please note: registration closes 2 days prior to the first session: Monday 8th Feb, 2021*
**All enquiries to: Sara Calthorpe s.calthorpe@alfred.org.au , Asher Kirk A.Kirk2@alfred.org.au or phone 9076 3450