Unit outline_

EXSS3073: Practicum in Exercise Science 2

Intensive August - September, 2025 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In this unit, students will participate in a practicum experience designed for students to work towards competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery for a range of clients for whom participation in an exercise intervention is considered to be of low risk of an adverse event occurring. This practical experience will reinforce the theoretical knowledge and skills acquired through university studies. As part of their placement experiences, students will compile evidence of professional competency via a personal portfolio.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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EXSS2034
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Karla Horlyck, karla.horlyck@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Karla Horlyck, karla.horlyck@sydney.edu.au
Practitioner(s) Pradeep Kumarasamy Pratheepan, pradeep.pratheepan@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 5 September 2025
Type Description Weight Due Length Use of AI
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test hurdle task On-Campus Placement (Simulation)
Low-fidelity simulated placement experience with proof of engagement tasks
0% Ongoing N/A AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Peer or expert observation or supervision hurdle task Student Placement Assessment
Competency-based assessment of student performance across the placement
0% Ongoing N/A AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement hurdle task Placement Attendance
Placement attendance
0% Ongoing N/A Not applicable
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
In-person practical or creative task hurdle task Work, Health and Safety Checklist
Submission of a Work, Health and Safety Checklist of the site.
0% Week 01
Due date: 07 Sep 2025 at 23:59
N/A AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
In-person practical or creative task hurdle task Placement Schedule
Completion of a pre-defined form outlining your weekly schedule on-site.
0% Week 01
Due date: 07 Sep 2025 at 23:59
N/A AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
In-person practical or creative task hurdle task Paperwork
Submission of required paperwork to document placement experience
0% Week 12
Due date: 23 Nov 2025 at 23:59
N/A AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Portfolio or journal hurdle task Placement Portfolio
Completion of a group of tasks encompassing a placement portfolio
0% Week 12
Due date: 23 Nov 2025 at 23:59
N/A AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7 LO8
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • On-Campus Placement (Simulation): Successful completion of a low-fidelity simulation placement prior to the first allocated placement with proof of engagement tasks supplied to an appropriate standard. 

    • Note: The On-Campus Placement (Simulation) must be completed before the first placement experience can be attended.  

  • Work Health and Safety Checklist and Placement Schedule: Students must submit a checklist to assess their understanding of the site’s Work, Health and Safety requirements. This university requirement ensures students understand the site’s risks and are appropriately inducted. The Work, Health and Safety Checklist is managed and housed within the Sonia database. The Placement Schedule is a necessary document to determine a placement student’s weekly schedule of days and times at the site. The submitted schedule must match the total number of hours allocated on Sonia and is managed through SRES and housed on Canvas. 

  • Student Placement Assessment: Placement educators will use the Student Placement Assessment (SPA) tool to assess student’s performance against the placement learning outcomes via observation of student interactions with clients and co-workers, the performance of work tasks, and assessment of their knowledge and skills. 

  • Attendance while on placement: Students must attend their scheduled sessions to accumulate the desired number of hours for this placement within the 10-week block (~90 hours). A minimum attendance of >90% of the allocated time is required to successfully complete this assessment. Note that the On-Campus Placement (Simulation) is part of the placement activities. As such, the attendance criteria also apply to this activity. 

  • Completion of required paperwork: Students are required to submit their logbook through the online logbook system, a completed SPA tool showcasing performance on each learning outcome of the unit of study at the mid-point and final assessment periods, and a Placement Portfolio of documented placement experience whilst at the site. The logbook is managed through the Student Relationship Engagement System (SRES) whilst the SPA and Placement Portfolio assessments are managed through Canvas. 

    • Note, this assessment is strictly referring to the submission of tasks and not the standard of the actual tasks themselves. 

  • Placement Portfolio: Students are required to submit a series of tasks that provide a record of how placement experiences contributed to developing the competencies that are being assessed in the SPA. These tasks include: 
    1. Learning Goals: Provide learning outcome-specific goals detailing your understanding of the minimum expectations of performance and a plan for satisfactory completion.
    2. Reflection task: Provide written reflections completed at week 5 and week 10 of your placement. Reflections on strengths and areas of improvements are to be based on your placement experience in the areas of application of knowledge and communication skills. 
    3. Client documentation package. For one client, upload a documentation package including: 
      • Initial Client Report 
      • Exercise Management Plan
      • 3 x treatment (SOAP) notes -one each from weeks 1-2, 4-6, and 9-10.  
      • Final Client Report 
      • Written client handover notes.     

All documents submitted above must be de-identified. Remove all identifying details about your client before submission.   

All assessment tasks must be completed to a satisfactory standard to fulfil the requirements of this unit of study. 

All unsecured assessment tasks will require a Declaration of AI use prior to submission outlining how AI was used in the formulation of the assessment task. 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Result name

Mark range

Description

Satisfied requirements (SR)

No mark

When you meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units that are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

Failed requirements (FR)

No mark

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units that are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

Results Incomplete (RI)

No mark

Temporarily used in cases where a result will remain incomplete for a longer period than the IC (Incomplete) result. You will be able to re-enroll with an RI result.

Unit of Study Continuing (UC)

No mark

When a unit continues in the following session. You will be able to re-enrol with a UC result.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late submission of assessments may delay the awarded grade for the unit or lead to the award of an Absent Fail (AF) grade.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Briefing Lecture (2 hr)  
Ongoing Placement experience as allocated by the Placements team Placement (100 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Pre-semester On-Campus Placement (Simulation) Simulation laboratory (16 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance at preparation lectures and/or tutorials: Students are expected to attend, in their entirety, all briefing and preparation sessions scheduled in the semesters before placements commence. All sessions are mandatory. These sessions will be scheduled into students’ timetables, and reminder notices will be posted via the learning management system. Failure to attend may result in a student not commencing placement.

Attendance at the placement site: Learning in a professional environment is a key feature of this unit of study. You will be required to work a variety of hours during your placement, including early morning and/or evenings. This is to be expected because these types of hours are standard for some sectors of the industry. The total hours of placement will be in the range of 85-100 hours. Students are expected to attend all scheduled placement days and make up any days missed due to leave (sick, religious observance requirements, bereavement or other forms of leave, public holidays, or staff leave). The timing of make-up days is to be organised by the relevant placement academic. Students must attend >90% of the allocated placement hours to meet the requirements of the "Attendance" assessment task. Failure to meet attendance requirements will prevent students from satisfactorily completing this unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

N/A

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate appropriate professional and socially responsible behaviour in a professional practice setting
  • LO2. Demonstrate effective communication with clients, colleagues and others
  • LO3. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • LO4. Function effectively as part of a team
  • LO5. Conduct an effective client assessment
  • LO6. Interpret the findings of a client assessment
  • LO7. Design a safe and effective, client-centred exercise or physical activity intervention
  • LO8. Deliver a safe and effective, client-centred exercise or physical activity intervention

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.1. Apply knowledge and skills in a variety of professional exercise science work settings.
1.2.2. Support clients to meet their goals through the integration and application of the exercise science sub-discipline standards.
1.2.4. Practice with integrity within the scope of training for an Exercise Scientist and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
1.2.6. Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science.
1.2.7. Practice in accordance with ethically relevant policies, legislation and regulations that apply to exercise science settings including privacy, consent and record keeping.
LO2
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
13.2.6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
8.2.5. Utilise relevant anatomical or lay terms in communication with clients, and families, carers and other health or exercise professionals where appropriate.
LO3
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
LO5
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
LO6
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
12.2.4. Apply and evaluate population-level recommendations and Australian guidelines for optimising physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
12.2.5. Relate the benefits and risks of physical activity and apply evidence-based principles to recommend appropriate levels of physical activity for diverse populations.
3.2.4. Analyse and interpret physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations.
4.2.11. Select and apply appropriate technology to support in-person and telepractice service delivery.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
5.2.6. Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
7.2.8. Analyse, interpret, communicate and record information and results from assessments including the accuracy and limitations of the assessment with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
LO7
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
12.2.4. Apply and evaluate population-level recommendations and Australian guidelines for optimising physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
12.2.5. Relate the benefits and risks of physical activity and apply evidence-based principles to recommend appropriate levels of physical activity for diverse populations.
13.2.5. Apply behavioural strategies according to the needs and preferences of the individuals and/or population and their progress towards achieving realistic goals.
3.2.3. Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.11. Select and apply appropriate technology to support in-person and telepractice service delivery.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
LO8
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.11. Select and apply appropriate technology to support in-person and telepractice service delivery.
4.2.12. Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4. Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.7. Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.2.1 P A Apply knowledge and skills in a variety of professional exercise science work settings.
1.2.2 T P A Support clients to meet their goals through the integration and application of the exercise science sub-discipline standards.
1.2.3 T P A Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.4 A P Practice with integrity within the scope of training for an Exercise Scientist and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
1.2.5 A P Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
1.2.6 P A Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science.
1.2.7 P A Practice in accordance with ethically relevant policies, legislation and regulations that apply to exercise science settings including privacy, consent and record keeping.
12.2.4 A P Apply and evaluate population-level recommendations and Australian guidelines for optimising physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
12.2.5 A P Relate the benefits and risks of physical activity and apply evidence-based principles to recommend appropriate levels of physical activity for diverse populations.
13.2.5 A P Apply behavioural strategies according to the needs and preferences of the individuals and/or population and their progress towards achieving realistic goals.
13.2.6 P A Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
3.2.3 P A Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
3.2.4 P A Analyse and interpret physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations.
4.2.1 A P Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10 P A Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.11 P A Select and apply appropriate technology to support in-person and telepractice service delivery.
4.2.12 P A Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
4.2.2 P A Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3 A P Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4 A P Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5 P A Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6 A P Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7 P A Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8 P A Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9 P A Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.6 P A Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
5.2.7 P A Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
7.2.1 P A Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2 P A Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3 P A Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.6 P A Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7 P A Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
7.2.8 P A Analyse, interpret, communicate and record information and results from assessments including the accuracy and limitations of the assessment with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
8.2.5 A P Utilise relevant anatomical or lay terms in communication with clients, and families, carers and other health or exercise professionals where appropriate.

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Feedback from Unit of Study and Placement Quality Surveys and informal student feedback has been considered and implemented. This includes changes to the placement portfolio assessment tasks to include submission of documents routinely completed during placement.

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/ 

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. The handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions.

When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities and are familiar with these key policies and procedures

The FMH student placements Canvas site also provides information specific to the FMH placements, such as essential preparation, forms and policies.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/54568 

Additional costs

N/A

Site visit guidelines

N/A

Work, health and safety

Students must have an up-to-date declaration (in Sonia) that they have read and understood key documents related to privacy and confidentiality, codes of conduct, NSW Health policies and general communication/email etiquette. Failure to meet these requirements will prevent you from being allocated to and/or completing a placement or placement unit of study irrespective of your enrolment status. This includes uploading a valid “Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” certificate (HLTAID009 CPR certifications) and a valid employee or volunteer Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Students who have not completed all School of Health Sciences checks or are enrolled incorrectly will NOT be able to attend placement.

Any student who has not had their respective checks approved 6 weeks before the start of placement can have their placement cancelled.

Consistent with New South Wales WHS legislation, you are required to complete a WHS induction within the first few days of placement, and if relevant, at any time your placement requires you to work in another setting.  This is an essential legal requirement to ensure that all risks are minimised for you, and others for whom you are responsible. The University has a duty of care to you to ensure you have been inducted appropriately.  Similarly, you are responsible for demonstrating that you know how to manage risk appropriately. A WHS form for you and your site will be made available on your first day of placement and can be completed on Sonia.

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