Introduction to the Health Profession (Physiotherapy)

Unit code: HPT1001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This introductory unit orientates students to the physiotherapy profession through a range of learning activities, including an introduction to clinicians and case-based learning focussing on common movement problems. Students will learn about the professional framework that guides physiotherapy practice in Australia. They will also learn about how the profession links to and engages with a range of other health disciplines. Students will begin to apply these frameworks whilst developing problem solving and communication skills relevant to the identity of a future health professional.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Evaluate the physiotherapy professional framework and scope of practice;
  2. Determine the breadth of the physiotherapy profession and the role of the multi-disciplinary team, including the importance of indigenous health and cultural diversity in healthcare;
  3. Analyse the stages of reflective practice and their application to the healthcare environment in person centred physical health and wellbeing;
  4. Articulate the process of case-based learning in health professional curriculum; and
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Test (30mins)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 35%
Reflection (750 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 45%
Group presentation on case-based scenario (15mins)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

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

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