Ever thought about being a physiotherapy assistant?
AIAS has just been accredited to offer two new awards: a Certificate III in Allied Health Assisting–Physiotherapy Assistant, and a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assisting–Physiotherapy Assistant.
These qualifications will allow you to become an assistant to a physiotherapist, possibly working in a sports or fitness area. Some students may wish to combine one of these new awards with one of the fitness awards offered at AIAS.
As a physiotherapy assistant you work under the guidance of a physiotherapist. You could even work in a remote community with the supervising physiotherapist based in a city.
The subjects studied in the new awards include Anatomy and physiology, Communication, Professional practice, Client care, Introduction to fitness, and Clinical practical.
Students studying the Certificate IV also choose two electives from areas such as Massage therapy, Strength and conditioning, and Fitness instruction and assessment.
Enquire with AIAS administration about these new awards. If you are already studying fitness at AIAS you may be particularly interested in finding out how these awards could expand your employment possibilities.
Massage factoid
Massage itself is probably as old as the human race. And massage techniques are as varied as the number of people delivering them. But were you aware that animals have been used to deliver massages?
In Romania of old, some illnesses were treated by a massage from the feet of a tame bear as it walked on the patient! You would hope it had clean feet and that its toenails were clipped.
And where they are available, baby elephants have been used to deliver massages. Ouch!
Did you know?
In Australia, education is the third largest export earner after coal and iron ore. In 2007-08 international education contributed almost $14 billion to the Australian economy.
Internationally, Australia has an outstanding reputation as a provider of quality education.
AIAS contributes to these export earnings as it has a number of foreign students enrolled in a range of courses. They are most welcome as they contribute to the wonderful diversity of the AIAS campus.
Clinically speaking
The various clinics at AIAS are a core part of its function.
Students of naturopathy, beauty therapy and massage gain clinical training under supervision by AIAS staff at these clinics.
Members of the public make appointments to attend these clinics, which give them discount treatments as the more advanced students gain clinical experience.
Did you know, though, that these clinics also are open to AIAS students at an even greater discount than that offered to the public?
Why not take advantage of this wonderful resource on your campus?
Study tip
In the last Newsletter there was mention of interactive exercises available on websites and elsewhere.
These exercises present some of the best ways that you can learn facts or concepts. You learn by doing something on screen, by manipulating something to gain immediate feedback.
For example, the website (www.wiley.com/college/apcentral) linked to your Anatomy and Physiology text contains a number of interactive exercises.
And if you search the Internet there are many free sites with interactive exercises in a wide range of subject areas.
Learning by doing something, instead of expecting things to sink in by osmosis, is an extremely effective method of studying.
Herbs and the common cold
Not many people enjoy a runny nose, sore throat or cough, but every winter people succumb to the symptoms of viral attacks!
A simple regular intake of a herb may help to reduce the chance of ‘catching’ a common cold and keep your resilience up: that herb is the wonderful purple cone flower.
Over the past decade research has shown conflicting results to either confirm or condemn the Echinacea genus as a treatment for the common cold. New research has found, however, that this herb ‘primes’ the immune system to help resist viral attacks. But it comes down to taking two different species at the same time.
While Echinacea angustifolia is the powerful species, it has been found that E. purpurea (pictured) slows down the metabolic breakdown of the E. angustifolia for an enhanced effect.
So this winter, try taking both species at the same time and observe how your body handles contact with circulating viruses.
Upgrade to a hospitality bachelor degree
If you complete a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Hospitality at AIAS, you can go on to complete a Bachelor of Hospitality Management at Central Queensland University.
The upgrade requires completion of only 12 subjects over 18 months.
Details of the degree program can be found on the CQU website at http://handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook/programs_2.jsp?s=2&code=CU07.