Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 – Part A

Overview

Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 offers a great opportunity to build on the knowledge developed in the Gerontology Level 1 course. Topics include: management of dementia, frailty, persistent pain, mental health, an overview of the physiotherapist's role in the palliative care process and exercise prescription for older people. This course is a mandatory component of the experiential titling pathway in Gerontological Physiotherapy.

Part A is the first component of the Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 course. Part A consists of six self-paced modules. Each module contains an introduction to each topic, a list of recommended reading and an assessment. You must complete all 6 modules in order to progress to Part B.

Two ways to complete the course: blended or virtual

Learners have two ways of undertaking Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2:

Blended: online self-paced (Part A) and attending a face-to-face classroom course (Parts B & C)

Wholly virtual: online self-paced (Part A & B) and live webinar (Part C)

Important note: if you have completed or wish to undertake the face-to-face classroom course, you are not required to complete Part B or Part C virtual.

Wholly virtual pre-requisites and progress: Part A must be successfully completed before you progress to Part B. Part B must be successfully completed before you progress to Part C

Diagram: two ways to undertake APA Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2

Learning outcomes

At the end of Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 you will be able to:

Extend the understanding of the diagnosis and management of conditions frequently encountered in older adults such as frailty, dementia, persistent pain, mental health disorders and palliative conditions
Practice and become competent in a range of tools used to measure impairments and participation restrictions associated with these conditions
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a physiotherapist in the care continuum from preventative health to palliative care
Synthesise the evidence for exercise prescription within chronic conditions such as diabetes, bone health and falls
Recognise the need to respect a person’s cultural background within a physiotherapy program
Identify important evidence that supports physiotherapy practice in frailty, dementia, mental health, persistent pain, and palliative care, and be able to utilise this in practice