PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM C
PTY5PPC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is a clinical practicum in which students are in supervised clinical practice 4 days per week for 5 weeks plus prescribed independent learning (total subject hours 160). Students will undertake this clinical practicum in different healthcare agencies throughout Victoria and Interstate. Clinical practicums are supervised by registered physiotherapists and may be organised outside normal teaching weeks. Students will develop specific competencies in the assessment of clients'/patients' problems and needs, the analysis of assessment findings, the formulation of short and long term goals and the development, implementation and evaluation of intervention plans. Students at this level will apply specialised knowledge, cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sally Mastwyk
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed PTY5PPA, PTY5PPB, PTY5ELG, PTY5MCP and be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSPP, HZHSPB Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice, HZHHPP, HZHHPB-Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice(Hons). HMPYP,HMPYPB, HMPTP,HMPTPB-Master of Physiotherapy Practice,HMHPP, HMHPPB-Master of Physiotherapy Practice(Hons).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to at least the minimum standard expected for a beginner/entry level physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - items 1, 2, 3, 4.
02. Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, carers, family and health professional colleagues to at least the minimum standard expected for a beginner/entry level physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - items 5, 6.
03. Conduct a sensitive and case specific client interview to at least the minimum standard expected for a beginner/entry level physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - items 7.
04. Perform a safe, systematic, efficient and accurate physical assessment.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - items 8, 9, 19, 20
05. Using an evidence based approach, analyse and interpret assessment findings accurately to identify client's problems and set realistic short and long terms goals.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool items 10, 11, 12, 19
06. Using an evidence based approach, Select, Perform, Monitor and Progress interventions safely and appropriately in collaboration with the client.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - items 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20.
07. Undertakes discharge planning to address client and carer's needs for ongoing care.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - item 18, 19
08. Is an effective educator/health promoter with client's and caregivers.
- Activities:
- Clinical Assessment: Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Tool - item 15.
Bendigo, 2015, Week 05-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 15-19, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael McAleer
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael McAleer
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael McAleer
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 45-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachael McAleer
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 05-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bruder
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bruder
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 15-19, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bruder
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bruder
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bruder
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Mastwyk
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Mastwyk
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Mastwyk
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 45-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Mastwyk
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4 days per week) equivalent to 160 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |