Master of Physiotherapy (Entry Level)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Must successful Master of Physiotherapy applicants be immunised for Hep B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis?
- Must students be cleared for MRSA?
- When are the Senior First Aid certificate, CPR and Aquatic Proficiency certification required?
- Will a general criminal record check from Canada or other overseas country suffice for their criminal history record check?
- What course-related items need to be purchased by Master of Physiotherapy students (e.g. polo shirt, lab coat, etc.)?
- Should students book plane tickets home (international or Australian interstate) for next Christmas now?
- Many International students need to secure bank loans for tuition fees. Is there official Curtin University documentation which outlines a payment schedule?
Must successful Master of Physiotherapy applicants be immunised for Hep B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis?
Information about the health screening and the forms that must be submitted is available at http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/students/Immunisation/.
Is providing a record of these immunizations sufficient, or does it need to be recorded via an official doctor's note?
These forms must be completed by a registered medical practitioner, this can be completed outside Australia, or here at the Curtin Health Service soon after arrival. If a record of immunisation is sighted by the medical practitioner (as opposed to the student having a blood test to determine immune status) then a copy of the immunisation record must be attached to the relevant form.
Must students be cleared for MRSA?
The MRSA form must be completed however students do not need to undergo MRSA screening unless they have answered yes to either of the questions on the form.
When are the Senior First Aid certificate, CPR and Aquatic Proficiency certification required?
The Senior First Aid certificate is required prior to commencing the course. The first aid must be equivalent to the Royal Life Saving Australia Senior First Aid. Visit http://www.rise.com.au/training/courses/training_course.asp?id=11&t=lifesavingwa
To meet the aquatic proficiency requirements, the RLSA Bronze Medallion is actually more than what is required. The Royal Life Saving Australia offers a combination Senior First Aid/Bronze Medallion course, or individual Bronze Medallion course. Students could complete this in WA however it must be completed during Study Period 1 (prior to the commencement of Semester 1). As the Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 550 unit is intensive during the week, students will only be able to attend a course on their free weekends. See http://www.rise.com.au/training/courses/training_course.asp?id=22&t=lifesavingwa.
The minimum requirements are covered by the Hydrotherapy Rescue Award, a course specifically designed for physiotherapy students who have already completed Senior First Aid certification. Details are not yet available but a course is usually arranged for one of the weekends during January/February each year.
Will a general criminal record check from Canada or other overseas country suffice for their criminal history record check?
The criminal history record check must be from an Australian agency, specifically the Department of Education and Training (DET). It is suggested that the students apply for this as soon as they arrive in Perth and have a Perth address. The form is available at the DET website
What course-related items need to be purchased by Master of Physiotherapy students (e.g. polo shirt, lab coat, etc.)?
The laboratory coat is a white "Anatomy Lab" coat that students may have and be able to bring with them. However, the goniometer, polo shirt, guides, textbooks, stethoscope, clinical uniform are reasonably priced and obtainable here at Curtin.
Should students book plane tickets home (international or Australian interstate) for next Christmas now?
Students are required to complete at least two clinical placements over the period between end of Semester 2 exams and commencement of Semester 1 the following year. For the course commencing in 2008, the first of these placements will commence on Monday 24 November 2008 and some students will be allocated this placement time. In addition they must be available for the supplementary and deferred examination period which is in mid December. The only guaranteed time that they will not have a placement is from Saturday 20th December to Sunday 28th December 2008. It is best that students do not book any flights for this period until they are in Perth and have discussed this with the Master of Physiotherapy course coordinator.
If students decide to book return fares from their home town, they should make sure that the trip from Perth back home is able to have its dates changed at no or low cost. The cheapest fare will not be the best fare if students are not able to change their return flight date! This comment applies to all booking for flights leaving and returning to Perth!
Many International students need to secure bank loans for tuition fees. Is there official Curtin University documentation which outlines a payment schedule?
The information on tuition fees for International students is available in a downloadable pdf from the Curtin Fees and Charges website
The Master of Physiotherapy course has units available over 3 enrolment years. The course is comprised of 600 credits with 225 credits in the first enrolment year, 287.5 credits in the second enrolment year, and 87.5 credits in the third enrolment year. In 2012, the 225 credits are costed at ~ $A 14,700 per 100 credits, therefore the total tuition fee for first year is ~ $A 33,075. The cost per credit increases each year in line with expected increases in the CPI (Consumer Price Index) and University costs, therefore the $A cost per credit will likely increase for 2013 and 2014. Information available on the Curtin Fees and Charges website states when these payments need to be made.
