Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 12 months) |
Provide First Aid | $97 (may vary) | Compulsory | Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 3 years) |
DHS Working with Children Check | $64 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
Goniometer | $15 | Compulsory | Required for Physiotherapy Studies 100 (REHB 1026) in 1st year and onwards. Students purchase through UniSA, more details are provided to current students. |
Textbooks (approx. 1-2) | $200 (approximately) | Optional | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier. |
Travel/accommodation for country or interstate placements | Costs will vary greatly depending on personal situation and placement location | Optional | While placement is compulsory placement locations will vary across your program. Details of the pre-placement requirements can be found on the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU) website. More detail will be provided in the 2nd year. |
Clinical Shirt or Polo Shirt |
Clinical shirts: $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) Polo shirts: $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) |
Compulsory | Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt. Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement. (from 1st year onwards) |
Name badges | $20 | Compulsory | Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement. Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery. (from 1st year onwards) |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Compulsory | Prior to the commencement of placement (2nd year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking placements. (from 2nd year onwards) |
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year from 2nd year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 12 months) |
Provide First Aid Certificate | $97 (may vary) | Compulsory | Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 3 years) |
DHS Working with Children Check | $64 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
Physiotherapy Board of Australia | $274 | Compulsory | Before commencing any clinical courses, students are required to be registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia. International students are required to obtain a 'Limited Registration' under supervision from the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. (annually prior to Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 1 (REHB 5114) - 1st year) |
Level 2 Sports Trainer Course | $250 | Compulsory | A Level 2 Sports Trainers course will be provided for students, providing students with sports first aid training for use in placements. Students must satisfactorily pass this course. (1st year - valid for 3 years) |
Clinical Shirt or Polo Shirt |
Clinical shirts: $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) Polo shirts: $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) |
Compulsory | Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt. Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement. (from 1st year onwards) |
Name badges | $20 | Compulsory | Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement. Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery. (from 1st year onwards) |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Compulsory | Prior to the commencement of placement (1st year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking placements. (from 1st year onwards) |
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year from 2nd year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 12 months) |
Provide First Aid Certificate | $97 (may vary) | Compulsory | Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 3 years) |
DHS Working with Children Check | $64 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
Goniometer | $15 | Compulsory | Required for Physiotherapy Studies 100 (REHB 1026) in 1st year and onwards. Students purchase through UniSA, more details are provided to current students. |
Textbook | $250 approximately | Not compulsory but recommended | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier. |
Clinical Shirt or Polo Shirt |
Clinical shirts: $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) Polo shirts: $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) |
Compulsory | Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt. Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement. (from 1st year onwards) |
Name badges | $20 | Compulsory | Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement. Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery. (from 1st year onwards) |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Compulsory | Prior to the commencement of placement (1st year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking placements. (from 1st year onwards) |