Overview

Clinical Rehabilitation Practice is a placement-based topic where students observe patient assessment and management in a variety of rehabilitation settings. There are opportunities to interact with patients and assist clinicians with some interventions.  Particularly beneficial to those with experience outside the Australian health system who are wanting to reinforce their … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the management and function of an Australian rehabilitation unit
  • Provide an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of contemporary rehabilitation practice, and participate in delivering holistic, integrated rehabilitation care
  • Encourage students to think critically about treatment options, through reflection and the application of evidence based research

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Critically appraise rehabilitation interventions and measurement tools based on current evidence
2.
Apply patient-centred goal setting principles to multi-disciplinary patient management
3.
Explain the varying discipline roles as they apply to a patient with complex rehabilitation needs
4.
Develop a rehabilitation plan for a patient, and critically analyse its effectiveness and delivery

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Requisites information

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