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Physiotherapy resources

Everything a physiotherapy student needs, from course structures to placement info, is right here. So useful. Bookmark it now.

Course handbook

Read about the course requirements, teaching staff, assessment regulations, support services, policies and more in our Bachelor of Physiotherapy Student Academic Handbook.

 

Download a copy (PDF 557 KB)

Find your course structure

Before classes start

Order your textbooks
Ordering items through School Locker is quick and easy. Select ‘Subjects’, choose your semester, search by unit code, add items to your cart and complete the checkout process.
Visit School Locker
Get your uniform
You must wear a Federation uniform during placement. Buy yours through Fedstore (online or on campus). We recommend you get at least two sets – unless you love doing laundry.
Go to Fedstore
Submit your documents
Before you go on placement, you’ll need to upload a set of mandatory documents to InPlace. Some of these can take 6–12 weeks to organise, so best start early.
Log into InPlace
Read about the requirements 
There are some attributes, skills and abilities that you must have in order to complete your degree, such as cognition, communication, strength and mobility.
View details (PDF 277 KB)

Placement

Placement means working in a clinical setting. It gives you the chance to apply your knowledge in real situations – great preparation for being in the workforce. You must complete 1000 hours throughout your degree (and some travel might be necessary).

You’ll use the InPlace platform to upload essential documents, submit your placement preferences and find out where you’ve been placed. Log in with your student ID and password.

Find out more about organising your placement via InPlace.

Find your placement dates on the clinical calendar (PDF 207 KB).

The Standardised Student Protocol (set by the Department of Health and Human Services) will help you understand your role and the responsibilities of both the placement provider and Federation University.

We've got a team of experts supporting your placement. If you need help, contact us on Health.Placements@federation.edu.au.

Library subject guides

Our librarians have made researching easier by grouping all of your discipline resources together (including ebooks, textbooks, websites and free image libraries). You'll also find handy search and referencing tips.
 
Physiotherapy subject guide

The facilities here are quite incredible for student experiences. As a physiotherapy student we use the Anatomage table, which is very practical, and you get to see all the structures in a 3D format."
— Celene Meraz Benavente, Bachelor of Physiotherapy