Overview

The “early practice” learning focus of this clinical placement topic may be in any of the core practice areas or a combination of cardiorespiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and/or orthopaedic physiotherapy. Placement settings include acute hospital, rehabilitation facilities, aged care, education and research, and/or community and disability care. The student is expected … For more content click the Read More button below. All core physiotherapy clinical practice areas and placement settings are tracked and allocated to ensure competency is developed and demonstrated in each required area and in sufficient breadth of practice in order to meet Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) accreditation requirements.

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Tuition pattern

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Aims

The aim of this “early practice” placement topic is to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills gained in the Master of Physiotherapy program to clinical practice.

During “early practice” placement, topic learning outcomes apply to competency developed in the physiotherapy management of non-complex components of care.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate foundational competency as determined by the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice assessment tool
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Demonstrate competency in all aspects of the physiotherapy management of patient/client presentations, with an emphasis on independence in the management of non-complex components of care

Assessments

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Requisites information

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Assumed knowledge

The first 36 units of the Master of Physiotherapy or 144 units of the Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy.