PTY5305 Leadership, education and advocacy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY5305 Leadership, education and advocacy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PTY5201 and (PTY5203 or PTY5202) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY5305
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PTY5305
1 unit list PTY5305 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6032.
Overview
This unit will develop your skills in leadership and advocacy to promote equity, access and health promotion within physiotherapy and the health and disability sectors more broadly. Leadership models will be analysed across a range of different health and advocacy contexts and the role of policy on national and international physiotherapy practice discussed.
Skills associated with effective learning and teaching will be developed including methods of promoting learning in others. Cultural capability with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including respect, communication, reflection, advocacy and safety and quality will be further developed.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Block on |
Assessment
- Leadership and advocacy proposalCompetency hurdle50%
- Entry to practice case analysisCompetency hurdle30%
- Case study with reflection (1,200 words)Competency hurdle20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe theories and skills of effective learning and teaching, and apply these to support the learning of other health professionals;
- 2
Compare and contrast the theories and models of leadership within health;
- 3
Analyse a range of public policy issues including equity, equality, and social justice, and propose physiotherapy specific interventions that address these issues;
- 4
Explore the policy cycle as to understand government process and political lobbying by individuals, communities, and organisations at a national and international level;
- 5
Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to collaboratively address racism in healthcare;
- 6
Detail and apply critical pre-employment information and processes relative to the entry-level graduate.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops8 hours
- Assessments3 hours
- Lectures5 hours
- Tutorials3 hours
On-campus: You are required to attend and participate in a one-week block of campus-based study that will include a presentation of your work at the of the Semester. The on-campus component of this unit will also include an additional one-day seminar during the semester that will extend your integrated knowledge and skills, and prepare you for graduation and entry into the workforce. The campus-based learning weeks will consist of approximately 4-5 hours of lectures; 2-3 hours of tutorials; and 9-10 hours of workshops and seminars.
Off-campus: This unit will predominantly be completed off-campus. An average of 12 hours of assisted and/or independent work per week is expected over the semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Jon Foo
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sze-Ee Soh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY5305?
You need PTY5201 and (PTY5203 or PTY5202) before you enrol; and PTY5304 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PTY5305?
PTY5305 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PTY5304.
When is PTY5305 offered?
In 2023, PTY5305 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PTY5305 have an exam?
No. PTY5305 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.