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PHTY7505: Advanced Professional Development
2026 unit information
This unit is designed to prepare Doctor of Physiotherapy students to enter the workforce and navigate the varied contexts and challenges of professional practice. Students will develop essential job application and interview skills tailored for new graduates. The legal and ethical responsibilities of physiotherapists will be explored alongside leadership and advocacy within the profession, addressing both local and global health issues. Students will also gain insights into the operational and business aspects of running a physiotherapy practice. A final capstone clinical simulation experience is included, including complex scenarios that can confront new graduates and that challenge students’ clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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 | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PHTY6503 |
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Corequisites:
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PHTY7502 |
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None |
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None |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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