Information for New Students commencing BSc (Physiotherapy) in 2007

Information for New Commonwealth Supported Students commencing BSc(Physiotherapy) in 2008

Congratulations on receiving an offer of a place in the Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) program at Curtin. Please ensure that you read all information in your Letter of Offer, as well as the important information below to ensure that your enrolment process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

What You Need to Bring to Enrolment

1. Your Letter of Offer
2. A pen
3. Your Tax File Number
   This is required on your HECS-HELP forms
4. Passport-size Photo of Yourself
   This is for the purpose of the School's Familiarisation Catalogue. Ensure that your name and eight-digit Student ID Number is written on the reverse side of the photo.
5. Supporting Information for Recognition of Prior Learning
   If you have previously completed a university unit of study equivalent to a unit in this program, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you wish to apply for RPL, you will need to bring with you to enrolment a number of documents to help us assess equivalency, these include:
   • an original academic transcript showing the name of the unit you completed and your final grade - please also bring a photocopy of the transcript for our records
     
   • a copy of the syllabus for the unit that you completed (this should include details of the unit including hours, content, modules of study, etc)
     
   • if possible, a unit outline

Please note: due to space restrictions and the large number of student enrolments, family or friends who accompany you to enrolment may have to wait in a nearby room.

Important requirements to be aware of prior to Orientation (February 18-22)

A Senior First Aid Certificate

A Senior First Aid Certificate is required to be completed by the end of semester two of year one of the course. If you do not have your certification by this time, you will not be able to proceed into year two. If you already have a current certificate that will last until the end of the year, please bring it to enrolment or orientation. Certificates are generally valid for a period of three years, so you will need to ensure that you have a valid certificate throughout your Physiotherapy degree.

The Royal Life Saving Society of Western Australia (RLSSWA) is offering two-day Senior First Aid Certificate courses at the School of Physiotherapy. For up-to-date information on dates, costs and registration, please visit the Recreation Industry Skills & Education web site.

Aside from the RLSSWA, there are a number of other providers of senior first aid training such as St John's Ambulance Australia, The Red Cross and EduSafe. Students may choose to complete their senior first aid certificate with any institution whose qualification is accredited to Australian Senior First Aid standards. It is the responsibility of students to research training providers to find out the dates and costs of the various senior first aid courses that are available.

Evidence of Aquatic Proficiency

Certification of aquatic proficiency must be provided to the School by November of year one. If you do not have certification by this time, you will not be able to proceed into year two. If you already have a relevant certificate, please bring the original certificate as well as a photocopy for our records to enrolment or orientation. Accepted qualifications include Bronze Medallion, Teachers Rescue Award, Accompanied Rescue Award (Lifesaving Three), Hydrotherapy Rescue Award or any equivalent, accredited, Australian swimming qualification.

The Hydrotherapy Rescue Award is available for Physiotherapy students to partake in each year. Details will be made available during student orientation at the beginning of each year. Refer to FAQs for more information about this basic level qualification.

Criminal History Record Check

A Criminal History Record Check through the Department of Education and Training is required to be completed by the end of semester one of year one of the course. If you have evidence of a previous recent clearance, please bring it to enrolment or orientation. If not, you must undergo a check and present evidence to the Academic Secretary. You may download the application form from this site (below), or collect an application form at enrolment. Please note that it may take up to four weeks for your check to be processed by the Department of Education and Training, so do not leave it too late. The cost for 2008 is $33 GST inc.
Download Department of Education and Training criminal record screening consent form

Additional funds necessary for course-related items

At orientation, you will have the opportunity to purchase:

• School of Physiotherapy polo shirts ($31.50 each, part of your compulsory clinical uniform)
• clinical name badges ($17, part of compulsory clinical uniform)
• anatomy laboratory coats (approximately $40, though some second hand coats are available, compulsory for Anatomy units)
• goniometer ($21, compulsory)
• textbooks, guides and readers (further information about these will be available at enrolment/orientation)