Work Ready Practice

Unit code: HPT7007 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The Work Ready Practice Unit provides and prepares students with the work ready skills and knowledge required post-graduation including registration, professional indemnity insurance, developing a CV and cover-letter, applying and interviewing for jobs and advanced physiotherapy skills for various physiotherapy settings. These skills are an essential component for graduates as they transition into clinical practice as qualified Physiotherapists.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Exemplify work-ready skills of a registered practitioner including autonomy and adaptability in the process of securing employment after graduation;
  2. Articulate the different areas of clinical practice and skill-based competencies required to transition as an independent clinician; and
  3. Apply critical reflection frameworks in evaluating work readiness as a new-graduate physiotherapist.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Submission of CV and Cover-letter (1500 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Self-Reflection - Workplace readiness (2000 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 40%
Job interview (20mins)

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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