Integrated Practice 2

Unit code: HPT6002 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
HPT4001 - Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Practice; and
HPT4002 - Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory Practice; and
HPT4003 - Physiotherapy in Neurological Practice; and
HPT4004 - Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation and Community Practice
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Integrated Practice 2 aims to facilitate students in developing further knowledge and skill in the management of the ageing client, chronic conditions and disabilities and to look at healthier aging approaches through a series of clinical cases, simulations and practicals. Students will also learn how to apply various research methodologies to critically evaluate the efficacy of their interventions and exercise prescription for aged care residents. Students will also gain further skills in becoming effective communicators and educators with exposure to simulation-based workshops. These skills add to the foundations of knowledge gained from previous units and will equip students with the necessary level of understanding and skill when managing clients in rehabilitation and community settings, across the lifespan and inclusive of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse populations.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Translate understanding of the effects of ageing to the body and mind and common diseases associated with ageing inclusive of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse populations;
  2. Adapt communication strategies to meet the needs of older people including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse populations;
  3. Critically analyse and interpret relevant clinical information to design and implement a safe and effective person-centred assessment and treatment plan for older people in the community setting; and
  4. Integrate prior theoretical knowledge and evidence-based physiotherapy practice to provide appropriate person- centred advocacy to promote independence and healthy living in the community settings.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
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Grade: 15%
Select published peer-reviewed studies related to an intervention to address frailty and falls in older people. (800 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 25%
Group oral presentation on an infographic promoting healthy ageing (15mins)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 30%
Write a letter to the funder to advocate for funding to trial an intervention for a client/resident who is living within the community (1000 words)
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 30%
20 minutes individual practical exam on assessment or treatment of an elderly patient with chronic or complex conditions (hurdle)

Hurdle: Examination is a hurdle requirement whereby students need to achieve 50% to pass the unit. This is a hurdle requirement to assess a student’s capability to perform the relevant practical skills safely and effectively.

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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