Introduction to Trauma Physiotherapy
This event is now closed.
This course is aimed at new graduate physiotherapists and those with limited acute trauma experience.
Event date
Event location
Education Centre - Classroom 1, The Alfred, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne 3004
Course overview
The content presented in this course will include basic acute trauma injury profiles and acute physiotherapy assessment and management skills. This course will include lectures, as well as small group-based case studies.
Topics include:
- Overview of trauma management and systems
- Neurological trauma and TBI
- PTA management
- Spinal trauma
- Bracing and orthotics
- Chest trauma
- Early rehabilitation
- Discharge planning
A more detailed course program will be available closer to the date.
Cost
$200 (inclusive of GST & refreshments/lunch)
Please note: there is no registration on the day and participant numbers are limited
Enquiries
Sara Calthorpe
- Email: s.calthorpe@alfred.org.au
- Phone: (03) 9076 3450