PTY5206 Clinical practice A
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY5206 Clinical practice A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PTY5106, PTY5107, PTY5108 and PTY5109 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 190 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY5206
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PTY5206
1 unit list PTY5206 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6032
Overview
In this clinical placement unit, you will be required to complete a 5-week full time clinical placement in either an acute, subacute or community setting. This unit will enable you to build upon your knowledge and experience to develop the competencies required for independent practice as a physiotherapist. Through supervised practice, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and client education, whilst working as part of a larger health care team. The professional, ethical and legal aspects of physiotherapy will be applied to practice, providing an opportunity to develop technical, clinical, personal and professional skills.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Assessment of Physiotherapy practice (5 week clinical placement)Work integratedCompetency hurdle100%
- Learning needs form (500 words) (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Placement experience summary (500 words) (pass/fail)PortfolioCompetency 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
Seek, reflect on and respond appropriately to feedback in the practice context.
- 2
Deliver person-centred care that is culturally safe, upholds client rights, and is in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
- 3
Demonstrate professional behaviour through effective teamwork, reflective practice, and a commitment to ongoing learning.
- 4
Communicate appropriately and effectively across written and verbal mediums, with clients, staff, and other health care stakeholders.
- 5
Tailor knowledge and skills to effectively assess client needs, including selection of relevant measures of health indicators and outcomes.
- 6
Analyse, plan and execute appropriate patient interactions, including person-centred goal development and management.
- 7
Identify, critically appraise and apply evidence-based practice to person-centred care in physiotherapy.
- 8
Critically analyse risks and adverse events associated with physiotherapy practice.
Workload and teaching
A five-week clinical placement, typically comprising 32 hours of clinical placement and approximately 7 hours of self-directed study per week (total of 190 hours in contact and associated work).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Udari Colombage
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jon Foo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY5206?
You need PTY5106, PTY5107, PTY5108 and PTY5109 before you enrol; and PTY5201 and PTY5205 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PTY5206?
PTY5206 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PTY5205.
When is PTY5206 offered?
In 2026, PTY5206 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is PTY5206?
The handbook expects about 190 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PTY5206 have an exam?
No. PTY5206 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027