Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 - Part B

Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 offers a great opportunity to build on the knowledge developed in the Gerontology Physiotherapy 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.

Part B is the second component of the wholly virtual delivery for Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 and consists of eight online self-paced modules. You must complete all 8 modules in order to progress to Part C - Live virtual classroom.

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)
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• Wholly virtual: online self-paced (Part A & B) and live virtual classroom (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.

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

On completion of Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 – Part B, participants 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

CPD Hours

10 hours

Pre-requisites

• This course is designed and suitable for qualified physiotherapists
• Gerontology Physiotherapy Level 2 – Part A is the pre-requisite for Part B. Part B is the pre-requisite for Part C
  
  

Important note: Part A must be successfully completed before you can progress to Part B. Part B must be successfully completed before you can progress to Part C. If you register for Part C, joining details for the live virtual session will not be available until Part B is completed.

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