Jacqui Francis-Coad
Grad Dip Physio (Wales), Master of Physiotherapy (Curtin University),
Grad Cert University Teaching (University of Notre Dame Australia)
Clinical Education Liaison / Lecturer
Email: Jacqui.Francis-Coad@nd.edu.au
Phone: 9433 0187
Fax: 08 9433 0210
Jacqui Francis-Coad graduated from Cardiff School of Physiotherapy in 1986 and worked at the University Teaching Hospital in Bristol, UK before migrating to Western Australia in 1989. She spent her first 2 years working in private practice and ICU before setting up contract physiotherapy services to community and residential aged care sectors. In 2002 she completed a Masters degree in gerontological physiotherapy and began teaching the physiotherapy modules for the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance for TAFE. Since 2007 she has worked at the School of Physiotherapy in the role of Clinical Education Liaison Manager and Lecturer to further her interest in physiotherapy education. She has completed the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and her research interests are based around facilitating student learning.
Career / Education / Teaching / Supervision / Current Research / Conference Report / Memberships & Affiliations
| 2007 - Present | The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle | Clinical Education Liaison / Lecturer |
| 2000- 2006 | West Coast College of TAFE | Lecturer |
| 1993 - 2007 | Self employed | Contract Physiotherapy Services to Aged Care Sector |
| 1989 -1992 | Private practice / RPH ICU | Physiotherapist |
| 1988-1989 | Bristol General Hospital | Senior Physiotherapist |
| 1986 - 1988 | Bristol Royal Infirmary | Physiotherapist |
- 2010 Graduate Certificate in University Teaching,University of Notre Dame Australia
- 2003 Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training, West Coast College of TAFE
- 2002 Masters of Physiotherapy (Gerontology), Curtin University of Technology
- 1986 Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy, University Hospital of Wales
- PHTY 210 (Pre Clinical Experience)
- PHTY 223 (Gerontology)
- PHTY 326 (Clinical preparation)
- PHTY 412/422/432/442 (Assist clinical preparation)
- PHTY 452 (Gerontology)
- APA Level 1 Gerontology Course
- 2005 – 2006 Gerontology Clinical Supervision UNDA Physiotherapy Students
- 2008 – 2010 Physiotherapy Student Staff Committee Representative
- 1997 – 2008 Gerontology Physiotherapy Australia Committee member (WA)
- “Finding ways to improve student learning in practical laboratories”
- “Exploring the relevance of undergraduate reflective journaling to reflective professional practice amongst employed new graduate physiotherapists”
- Francis-Coad J. “A better practice idea to maximise resident participation and functional performance in a low care residential facility”. Gerontology Program APA National Conference 2007, Cairns QLD.
- Australian Registered Physiotherapist
- Australian Physiotherapy Association: National Educators Group & Gerontology Physiotherapy Australia
- Australasian Association of Gerontology
