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 2024 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PTY5201 and (PTY5203 or PTY5202) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review PTY5305.
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
You will develop skills in leadership and advocacy to promote equity, access, and health promotion within physiotherapy and the health and disability sectors more broadly. You will analyse leadership models across a range of different health and advocacy contexts, and examine the role of policy for improving health outcomes for local and global communities.
You will also develop and demonstrate skills associated with effective learning and teaching including methods of fostering learning in others. You will develop graduate capabilities related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other cultures across the elements of respect, communication, reflection, advocacy, and safety and quality.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Peninsula | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Case study analysis (3,000 words equivalence)Competency hurdle50%
- DemonstrationCompetency hurdle25%
- Oral presentation (1,500 word equivalence)Competency hurdle25%
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
Integrate advocacy principles to influence policies made by individuals, organisations, and governments at local, national, and international levels;
- 5
Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to collaboratively address racism in healthcare;
- 6
Apply and analyse critical pre-employment information and processes to support entry into the physiotherapy profession.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars11 hours
- Tutorials7 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 end 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 3 hours of lectures; 7 hours of tutorials; and 11 hours of 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
- Dr 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 2024, PTY5305 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PTY5305 have an exam?
No. PTY5305 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.