Clinical Practice 5

Unit code: HPT7005 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
HPT7001 - Clinical Practice 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

Clinical Practice 5 aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in and demonstrate their clinical competency in managing a aged care / community health 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 an aged and community care 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 an aged and community care presentation 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)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

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