PTY4281 Physiotherapy 8A: Clinical
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY4281 Physiotherapy 8A: 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
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY4281
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PTY4281
No unit lists PTY4281 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
During this unit, you will undertake a 5 week elective clinical placement.
This provides the opportunity to apply and expand integrated knowledge and skills from previous learning in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy to patient care in various health care consumers in a diverse range of health care related settings.
You are expected to spend 32 hours per week during clinical education in a health service or elective placement facilities with additional self-directed study hours.
Additional study time will be required for completion of self-directed assessment tasks.
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 hurdle-
- Attendance and professional conduct in line with Faculty Clinical Placement HandbookWork integratedCompetency 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
Engage in critically reflective practice of learning needs, clinical performance, and patient care;
- 2
Demonstrate professional behaviour in patient care and rights that is culturally sensitive and in accordance with legal requirements;
- 3
Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication across written and verbal mediums, with clients, staff, and other health care stakeholders;
- 4
Integrate knowledge and skills to effectively assess patient needs, including selection of relevant measures of health indicators and outcomes;
- 5
Apply an evidence-based approach to 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 PTY4281?
PTY4281 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PTY4281 offered?
In 2026, PTY4281 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula.
Does PTY4281 have an exam?
No. PTY4281 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.