PHTY6503: Physiotherapy Clinical Practicum II

2026 unit information

Physiotherapy Clinical Practicum II will provide students with opportunities to gain and demonstrate competencies in the skills and attributes of physiotherapy professionals, both broadly and across the core areas of physiotherapy. During the placement, students will have the chance to lead individual and group training sessions, such as group rehabilitation and exercise sessions and participate in interprofessional learning opportunities. Physiotherapy Clinical Practicum II will take place in various settings, such as in-patient and out-patient hospital settings, rehabilitation centres, aged care and community settings. Students will learn how to provide clinical care to a variety of individuals and groups, while gaining an understanding of government provisions for clinical care. Students will enhance their skills in communication and history-taking, assessment, goal setting, clinical reasoning, teamwork, procedural skills, and professional practice in diverse clinical environments. Students will also be introduced to the principles of open disclosure and self-regulation. They will reflect on ethical and professional considerations within the scope of physiotherapy practice and on the social determinants of health. Students can expect to have at least one of their clinical placements in a rural or regional setting.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	PHTY6500 and PHTY6501
Corequisites: ?	PHTY6502
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

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

LO1. LO1. Demonstrate entry level physiotherapy skills as described by the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP).
LO2. LO2. Demonstrate an understanding of and operate within professional and ethical practice standards and with appropriate cultural capabilities.
LO3. LO3. Communicate effectively, professionally, and reflectively with diverse patients, carers, clinical educators, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
LO4. LO4. Design and implement patient-centred assessment, interventions and education based on best practice principles, EBP, and patient goals.
LO5. LO5. Evaluate and reflect on their professional identity development, operate as an effective team member, and serve as an ambassador for the University, the profession, and quality healthcare.
LO6. LO6. Reflect on personal limitations, recognise risk in the workplace for patients, self, and others, and identify strategies to maintain safe practice.
LO7. LO7. Consolidate the developing and transferable skills from Foundational and Core Physiotherapy Units.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive October - November 2025	Professional practice	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive January - February 2026	Professional practice	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Intensive October - November 2026	Professional practice	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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