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PHTY6500: Physiotherapy Core Clinical Practice I
2025 unit information
This unit of study will build on and expand the knowledge, skills and attributes developed in the first year of study by introducing more complex cases and utilising a variety of social contexts and clinical settings. Evidence-based practice and comprehensive application of foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology and biomechanics will be applied to physiotherapy-based assessment and interventions. Module topics will include primary care of musculoskeletal conditions, exercise, acute cardiorespiratory care including patients in high dependency/intensive care, neurodegenerative conditions, oncology and disability. Classes will include interactive seminars, tutorials and simulations, where students will further develop skills in critical thinking, clinical reasoning and patient-centred care. Students will continue to explore the social determinants of health and, in this context, further develop their professional identity and cultural capabilities through simulations, role plays and reflective practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 18 |
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Prerequisites:
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PHTY5500 and PHTY5501 |
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Corequisites:
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PHTY6501 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. LO1. Apply comprehensive understanding of foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and biomechanics to inform clinical reasoning in physiotherapy practice across life-span.
- LO2. LO2. Demonstrate emerging competencies of a physiotherapy practitioner (based on Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds) in cases with increasing complexity of diagnosis, presentation, and contexts.
- LO3. LO3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal enabling and advocacy skills as a future physiotherapist that could effectively contribute to patient wellbeing and health promotion.
- LO4. LO4. Identify, create, facilitate, and implement evidence-based strategies to prevent or mitigate the progression of health conditions in the short, medium, and long-term.
- LO5. LO5. Integrate technology in improving management of an individual or a patient group.
- LO6. LO6. Contribute to one’s own personal and professional development by reflection on personal practice, values, beliefs, culture, and attitudes.
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