PTY4171 Physiotherapy 7A: Clinical
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY4171 Physiotherapy 7A: Clinical is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY4171
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PTY4171
No unit lists PTY4171 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3002, M3003.
Prerequisite: PTY3462 and PTY3463 and one of (PTY3162, PTY3262)
Overview
PTY4171 continues to develop the five themes upon which the four year curriculum is based. These are:
- Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development;
- Theme 2: Population, Society and Health;
- Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Science;
- Theme 4: Applied Practice; and
- Theme 5: Research.
Delivery of physiotherapy services and ongoing case based learning provide opportunities for integration of the different themes within the course.
You will undertake a clinical attachment (5 weeks) during this unit and complete self directed learning tasks, providing them the opportunity to apply integrated knowledge and skills from previous learning in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy to acute, community or subacute patient care.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Peninsula | Immers blk |
| First semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
| Summer semester B | Peninsula | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Professional skills (45%) Client assessment and management (55%)Work integratedCompetency hurdle100%
- Attendance and professional conduct in line with Faculty Clinical Placement HandbookWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Learning needs formPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical log to enable tracking for accreditation purposesPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Valid police check, WWC check, first aid certificate and annual CPR updateWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate professional behavior in patient care, client rights, commitment to learning, teamwork, and legal and culturally sensitive practice.
- 2
Communicate appropriately and effectively across written and verbal mediums, with clients, staff, and other health care stakeholders.
- 3
Tailor knowledge and skills to effectively assess patient needs, including selection of relevant measures of health indicators and outcomes.
- 4
Analyse and plan appropriate patient interactions, including patient-centred goal development, and the selection of appropriate interventions.
- 5
Apply evidence-based practice in patient care.
- 6
Critically analyse risks and adverse events associated with client assessments and interventions.
Workload and teaching
Clinical placement: You will be allocated 32 contact hours per week for 5 weeks. Variations to placement hours may occur due to public holidays, host organisation factors, or student absences. Make-up placement time may be offered at the discretion of the Department and only when convenient for the organisation in which the placement is taking place.
In addition to contact hours, you are expected to complete approximately 8 hours/week of self-directed study related to your clinical placement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Michael Storr
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Jess Lindstrom
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY4171?
PTY4171 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PTY4171 offered?
In 2026, PTY4171 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula.
Does PTY4171 have an exam?
No. PTY4171 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.