| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PHTY72-418 |
| EFTSL: | 0.188 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Credit: | 15 |
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Description
This subject is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in leadership, management, and advocacy within healthcare to enhance health outcomes and support diverse career pathways. Students explore the theory and application of leadership, healthcare management, business planning, public health, advocacy for individuals, communities, and the profession, including consideration of First Nations self-determination and health equity. Through authentic and collaborative learning experiences, students apply these concepts to address contemporary healthcare challenges and drive positive change in health outcomes and service delivery.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Generate evidence-informed business management strategies for physiotherapy services considering contemporary innovation, emerging digital technologies and sustainability principles.
- Critically reflect on the application of leadership theories and skills in collaborative professional contexts.
- Evaluate the role of different health sectors and services including physiotherapy, to deliver integrated healthcare to improve public health.
- Critically evaluate advocacy principles and strategies in physiotherapy to advance population health and support First Nations self-determination.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject dates
January 2026
| Non-Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 16/11/2025 |
| Semester start: | 09/03/2026 |
| Subject start: | 09/03/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 13/03/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 19/03/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 20/03/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/03/2026 |
| Non-Standard Offering | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 16/11/2025 |
| Semester start: | 09/03/2026 |
| Subject start: | 09/03/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 13/03/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 19/03/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 20/03/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/03/2026 |