PS4001 - Physiotherapy Theory and Applications (Part 2 of 2)

This subject is the second of two clinical practice subjects which are designed to set the foundation for learning experiences within health settings. This subject is made up of three 5 week placements in different discipline areas selected from the mandatory placements of Acute Care/Cardiorespiratory, Neuro/Rehabilitation, Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy, Rural and non-core. The total of 15 weeks of supervised clinical experience will be conducted in clinical settings in a range of public and private health care facilities throughout Queensland and interstate.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate effective nonverbal, verbal and written communication skills with patients, carers and other health professionals;
• demonstrate application of evidence based practice in the assessment and management of disease, illness and injury across the lifespan and in a range of settings;
• demonstrate appropriate professional behavior in clinical situations including adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements;
• demonstrate the ability to safely and competently plan and perform physiotherapy assessment analysis, intervention, evaluation and planning processes.

Subject Assessment

• three clinical placement assessments worth 33.3% each
• learn plans, demographic data, review of placement surveys, eportfolio items (%).

Special Assessment Requirements

Students must successfully complete three, five-week clinical placements, submit learning plans, demographic data, completed review of placement forms and ePortfolio items for each of the three placements in order to pass this subject

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.