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Allied Health at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is introducing a new suite of professional practice allied health programs to boost the supply of practitioners in the central Queensland region. In the areas of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech pathology the region is well below the state and national averages of therapists per capita, providing graduates with career opportunities both within the region and beyond.

Central to the entire suite of allied health programs, along with the new oral health program, is the development of an integrated health clinic in Rockhampton which will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to blend real-life clinical experience with contemporary best practice theoretical education. In your final year you will follow case-based learning specifically linked to your clinical activity in the integrated health clinic.

Health Science (Allied Health)

Health Science (Allied Health) provides a foundation learning opportunity leading to graduates with skills, knowledge and experience necessary to fill emerging health workforce roles and reflects the new direction of the national agenda on education, health and employment.

Immediate employment opportunities will revolve around the role of an Allied Health Assistant. You will also be able to engage in employment in health promotion, public health, health research as well as potentially use your qualification as a pathway into health professional practice programs such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech pathology currently being developed by CQUniversity.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy develops knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment planning for people of all ages who experience function limitation to their activities as a result of injury, illness, disability, ageing, physiological difficulties or developmental delay. You will learn how to optimise function and quality of life for patients.

Occupational therapists typically work in public health with almost 70% of therapists working within the health industry in Queensland working for Queensland Health.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy practice develops knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment planning for people of all ages who experience limitation to movement caused by a range of muscular, joint or nerve disorders. In physiotherapy you will learn about anatomy, physiology, macromolecules and cell function and principles of physiotherapy practice.

Physiotherapists typically work in the health industry with a large percentage working in or owning a private practice.

Podiatry

Podiatry develops knowledge and skills in diagnosis, assessment and treatment planning for people with mobility difficulties related to biomechanical problems and disease processes that affect the feet such as diabetes.

Most podiatrists work in a private practice setting providing an opportunity to work within a team or establish an independent practice.

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology will develop knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, swallowing and communication disorders across the lifespan.

As a speech pathologist you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings across the public health system, including specialist areas such as paediatrics, geriatrics and rehabilitation as well as in community health centres, private practice and government organisations. You will also have the opportunity to work in educational environments with children as they develop speech.