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 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
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PTY3462 and PTY3463 and one of (PTY3162, PTY3262)
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3002, M3003.
Overview
During this unit, you 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.
You 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 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
- Clinical learning contract and assessment (2-week clinical placement (64 hours)PortfolioCompetency hurdle50%
- Paediatric iSAP caseProjectCompetency hurdle30%
- Online quiz - NDIS (30 mins)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
- Online quiz – equal Play (30 mins)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
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 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
Clinical placement: You will be allocated 32 contact hours per week for 2 weeks (or equivalent). 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.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Michael Storr
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Jess Lindstrom
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY4282?
PTY4282 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PTY4282 offered?
In 2026, PTY4282 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Peninsula.
Does PTY4282 have an exam?
No. PTY4282 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.