PHYT8011 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice

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Overview

Physiotherapy Clinical Practice is designed to further develop knowledge and skills that underpin safe and effective physiotherapy professional practice. Case studies, simulation and clinical placement will support integration of knowledge and skills for effective management of clients across the lifespan. This topic provides opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for … For more content click the Read More button below. Theory and practical skills covered in lectures and practicals will be consolidated in clinical simulation and a five week (full-time equivalent) “Early practice” clinical placement.

Physiotherapy Clinical Practice is designed to further develop knowledge and skills that underpin safe and effective physiotherapy professional practice. Case studies, simulation and clinical placement will support integration of knowledge and skills for effective management of clients across the lifespan. This topic provides opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for effective practice, specifically, in relation to communication, clinical reasoning, physiotherapy management tools (electrophysical agents, therapeutic handling and exercise therapy development). Students will learn to develop a management plan in a collaborative, evidence-informed manner.

Theory and practical skills covered in lectures and practicals will be consolidated in clinical simulation and a five week (full-time equivalent) “Early practice” clinical placement.

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Aims

This topic aims to prepare students for their first “early practice” clinical placement.

Specific aims of the topic sessions include: gaining knowledge and skills in the use of Electro Physical Agents (EPAs); medical record documentation; clinical reasoning and professional behaviour.

Simulation-based training aims to provide opportunities to refine knowledge and skills and to gain confidence and competence in patient management.

The five week (equivalent) clinical placement encompasses orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and/or cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice with an emphasis on independence in the management of non-complex components of care and addressing key clinical competencies. Students are expected to manage patients (assess, interpret, plan, implement and evaluate interventions using a demonstrated and sound clinical reasoning process), in collaboration with the patient. Knowledge and skills are consolidated in the clinical placement, providing the opportunity to analyse, evaluate and refine effective physiotherapy skills attained in the course to date.

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Physiotherapy Clinical Practice