UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

PTY5307 Clinical essentials C

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PTY5307 Clinical essentials C is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

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Requisites

Before PTY5307

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After PTY5307

No unit lists PTY5307 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite/s:

(PTY5201) AND (two of (PTY5204, PTY5202 and PTY5203)) or (two of (PTY5206, PTY5208, PTY5204))

Co-requisite/s: PTY5302 and PTY5303 and PTY5306

Prohibition/s: PTY5301

Must be enrolled in M6032

Overview

In this unit, you will continue to build upon your existing knowledge and skills to further develop the competencies required for safe and effective independent practice as a physiotherapist. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on your clinical experiences to date in the Doctor of Physiotherapy program, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for further development. This reflective process will support the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practice. Learning will be supported through self-directed modules focusing on key areas of contemporary physiotherapy practice, including pain management, task delegation, and telehealth. These modules will enable you to deepen your understanding of evidence-based approaches, scope of practice, and models of care, while also developing skills in delivering care across diverse settings and formats.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaImmers blk

Assessment

  • Task delegation and wellbeing in practice (1,200 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Telehealth video assignment (20 min video)ArtefactCompetency hurdle
    40%
  • Pain case study (10 min video)ArtefactCompetency hurdle
    40%

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. 1

    Critically evaluate and justify decisions to delegate responsibility to, or accept delegation from, others when it is safe, effective and appropriate.

  2. 2

    Analyse lifelong strategies to manage physical and mental health, including identifying personal strengths and learning challenges, whilst on clinical placements.

  3. 3

    Appraise and recommend strategies to enhance client access to physiotherapy services, including the integration of appropriate technologies and resources to improve equity and outcomes.

  4. 4

    Design and justify a person-centred, evidence-informed pain management plan, integrating evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and client preferences.

  5. 5

    Critically reflect on and synthesise clinical practice experiences to identify gaps in knowledge, clinical reasoning, and technical skills, and formulate realistic strategies for professional development.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops8 hours

On-campus: You are required to attend and participate in a one-day workshop on campus that will prepare you for your off-campus learning for the remainder of the semester.

Off-campus: During the 7 weeks when you are not on clinical placement for PTY5306, an average of 16 hours of online modules and private study is required weekly.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Jon Foo
Unit Coordinators
Dr Udari Colombage

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PTY5307?

PTY5307 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is PTY5307 offered?

In 2027, PTY5307 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.

Does PTY5307 have an exam?

No. PTY5307 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