PTY4282 Physiotherapy 8B: Clinical
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY4282 Physiotherapy 8B: Clinical is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 9 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY4282
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PTY4282
No unit lists PTY4282 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PTY3462 and PTY3463 and one of (PTY3162, PTY3262)
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3002, M3003.
Overview
During this unit, students undertake a clinical attachment of 2 weeks or equivalent duration in the area of 'Lifespan / Community'.
This provides the opportunity to apply and expand integrated knowledge and skills from previous learning in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy to patient care across the Lifespan / Community in a diverse range of health care related settings.
Students are expected to spend 32 hours per week during clinical education in health service or placement facilities with additional self-directed study hours.
Additional off-campus study time is allocated for completion of assignments and self-directed education tasks.
Offerings in 2024
| 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
- Clinician evaluation using learning contract to assess Workplace behaviourCompetency hurdle40%
- Client / clinical patient assessment and managementCompetency hurdle40%
- iSAP caseCompetency hurdle20%
- Attendance and professional conduct in line with Faculty clinical placement handbookCompetency hurdle-
- Valid police check, WWC check, first aid certificate and annual CPR updateCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical learning contract and assessment (2-week clinical placement (64 hours)Competency hurdle50%
- Paediatric iSAP caseCompetency hurdle30%
- Online quiz - NDIS (30 mins)Competency hurdle10%
- Online quiz – equal Play (30 mins)Competency hurdle10%
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 plan appropriate patient interactions, including patient-centred goal development, and the selection of appropriate interventions;
- 5
Apply an evidence-based practice approach to patient care;
- 6
Identify key knowledge for allied health professionals relating to the application of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Everyone Can Play initiative.
Workload and teaching
PTY4282 comprises six off-campus weeks in clinical placement facilities for education and self directed study tasks. Students are expected to spend 32 hours per week during the two weeks of 'Lifespan / Community' clinical education with additional self-directed study to complete learning and reflection related to their experiences in delivery of physiotherapy services. An additional four weeks off-campus study is allocated in this unit for completion of additional self-directed summative tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Jess Lindstrom
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Michael Storr
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY4282?
PTY4282 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PTY4282 offered?
In 2024, PTY4282 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula.
Does PTY4282 have an exam?
No. PTY4282 has 9 assessment tasks and no exam.