This unit occurs in the clinical environment and provides students with osteopathic workplace experience through their work integrated learning (WIL) supported clinical placement hours in the onsite student-led osteopathic clinics within the university, offsite clinics or external partner involvement. Students consult with members of the public under the supervision of AHPRA registered health care providers. The clinical placement hours within this unit develop students’ capabilities for osteopathic practice, capacity for teamwork, collaboration with peers and supervisors and communication with patients. It provides the environment for students to consolidate their confidence and maturity as a health care practitioner and be well equipped to enter the workforce as a practicing osteopath.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The Osteopathic Clinical Practice Assessment (OCPA) and Report of Findings (ROF) are assessments performed in the clinical setting and assessed by the supervising clinician. Various aspects of the student’s performance of clinical skills and communication are assessed during patient interactions. Students demonstrate and reflect on meeting the capabilities for osteopathic practice in the portfolio for this final clinical placement unit. Finally, the student is assessed in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on a range of clinical capabilities and skills necessary for osteopathic practice.
There are no required texts for this unit.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):