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PHTY3085: Clinical Practicum C

This unit of study involves clinical placement which will give students the opportunity to learn and demonstrate competency in the generic skills and attributes of physiotherapy professionals as well as the specific clinical skills across the core areas of physiotherapy in managing clients across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings. During practicum placements there will be opportunities such as participation in quality improvement projects and interprofessional learning. In addition, students will be responsible for individual and group training sessions such as strength and fitness sessions. Clinical Practicum C is a five­week placement which require full­time attendance (40 hours per week). Students can expect to undertake at least one clincal placement in a rural or regional setting being delivered at clinical facilities or online (e.g. telehealth services).

Code PHTY3085
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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PHTY2063 and PHTY3081 and PHTY3082 and PHTY3087
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None

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

  • LO1. apply physiotherapy clinical skills at the level of a new graduate physiotherapy practitioner
  • LO2. engage in professional and ethical practice
  • LO3. communicate effectively with others
  • LO4. reflect on your own practice and demonstrate self-directed learning
  • LO5. demonstrate collaborative practice
  • LO6. demonstrate the ability to be an effective educator
  • LO7. manage time and workload effectively.

Unit outlines

Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.