Clinical Practice 3

Unit code: HPT7003 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
HPT7001 - Clinical Practice 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Clinical Practice 3 aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in and demonstrate their clinical competency in managing a musculoskeletal caseload during a 5-week clinical placement block. Competency assessment will be conducted by a clinical supervisor using the APP (Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice) and includes assessment of professional behaviour and communication, clinical assessment, analysis and planning, evidence-based intervention and risk minimisation. Evidence of demonstrating the ability to apply clinical knowledge and skill to clinical practice is essential in ensuring readiness for autonomous practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex, clinical information relevant to a musculoskeletal caseload;
  2. Interpret and effectively communicate assessment findings and clinical impressions to clinical and non-clinical individuals, inclusive of Indigenous and culturally diverse populations;
  3. Exemplify competency in the ability to safely and appropriate assess and manage patients with a musculoskeletal presentation across the lifespan in line with a person-centred approach to care;
  4. Exhibit the ability to research and apply relevant evidence to guide assessment and management in line with best practice; and
  5. Utilise the Peer Assisted Learning model for constructive peer review and critical self-reflective practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Performance
|
Grade: 80%
APP assessment tool (hurdle)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Live presentation at clinical site (10mins)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Clinical logbook - Documentation of breadth of patient's seen on placement (hurdle)

Hurdle assessment tasks (APP tool and Clinical logbook) reflect mandatory accreditation requirements.
Students are required to complete 160 hours of clinical placement. If students miss clinical hours they must discuss this with the clinical supervisor and VU academic supervisor, and make up the hours. If students miss more than 32 hours, they will be required to repeat the unit in order to consistently demonstrate the required capabilities in the placement setting.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Master of Physiotherapy
HMPS | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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