Dr. Christine Pickard

Administrative Functions

Director of International Programs

The Director of International Programs will have responsibility for the recruitment of International students to programs within the School of Physiotherapy. The position will also be responsible for reviewing existing offshore programs and developing new programs. The Director will have the primary responsibility for international students participating in onshore programs conducted by the School of Physiotherapy. This will include students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR programs and study abroad packages. Responsibilities will include promoting good preliminary contacts with students and sponsoring organisations, providing appropriate induction processes for students, providing appropriate support for students and monitoring their progress. Maintaining good contacts with international alumni and associates.

CEW Coordinator

Qualifications

DipPT(WAust), PGradDipPhysio(Curtin), PhD (Curtin)

Teaching Areas

Therapeutic Exercise in Postgraduate and Entry Level Programs

Clinical Areas

Neurology
Musculoskeletal

Research Interests

International clinical placements role in the development of cultural competency in physiotherapy students.
Neural and gross anatomy of the hip joint and the implications for rehabilitation.
Measurement of proprioception of the hip joint.

Recent Publications