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<p>This course is the first of two clinical practice courses, which are designed to set the foundation for learning experiences within health settings. This course 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 professional practice clinical experience will be conducted in clinical settings in a range of public and private health care facilities. This course in conjunction with NHPPS4001 contains 525 hours of Professional Experience Placement</p>
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<p>525 hours of Professional Practice clinical placement experience (Part 1 of 2) (NHPPS 4001) Clinical experience provides opportunities to integrate theory and practice. In a wide range of settings, you will be given the opportunity and instruction to develop and refine your clinical and reasoning skills necessary for entry into the workforce. Work-based placements allow development of competencies required for professional practice, including reflective practice, clinical assessment and intervention skills, professional communication, and self-management. Not only will you practice taught skills, you will continue to develop your professional identity. The physiotherapist educators at various facilities work in a close partnership with the University to provide these teaching and learning opportunities and to create highly contextualised learning outcomes for you.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course is the first of two clinical practice courses, which are designed to set the foundation for learning experiences within health settings. This course 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 professional practice clinical experience will be conducted in clinical settings in a range of public and private health care facilities. This course in conjunction with NHPPS4001 contains 525 hours of Professional Experience Placement</p>
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<p>525 hours of Professional Practice clinical placement experience (Part 1 of 2) (NHPPS 4001) Clinical experience provides opportunities to integrate theory and practice. In a wide range of settings, you will be given the opportunity and instruction to develop and refine your clinical and reasoning skills necessary for entry into the workforce. Work-based placements allow development of competencies required for professional practice, including reflective practice, clinical assessment and intervention skills, professional communication, and self-management. Not only will you practice taught skills, you will continue to develop your professional identity. The physiotherapist educators at various facilities work in a close partnership with the University to provide these teaching and learning opportunities and to create highly contextualised learning outcomes for you.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
525
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps3007">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "NHPPS2003" / "NHPPS2005" / "NHPPS3002"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS3107" target="_blank">NHPPS3107</a>"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Evaluate effective nonverbal, verbal and written communication skills with patients, carers and other health professionals.</p>
K2
<p>Summarise knowledge of acute-care, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological and rehabilitation pathologies and how to manage them based on physiotherapy principles.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour in clinical situations including adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate the ability to safely and competently plan and perform physiotherapy assessment analysis, intervention, evaluation and planning processes.</p>
A1
<p>Apply evidence-based practice in the assessment and management of disease, illness and injury across the lifespan and in a range of settings.</p>
A2
<p>Consider and apply appropriate team based interventions in the assessment and management of any particular presentation within the clinical setting.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
1
<p>Three clinical placement assessments (33.3% each) leaning plans, demographic data and review of placement surveys, e-portfolio items</p>
<p>Clinical placement assessment x1</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
2
<p>Three clinical placement assessments (33.3% each) leaning plans, demographic data and review of placement surveys, e-portfolio items</p>
<p>Clinical placement assessment x1</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
3
<p>Three clinical placement assessments (33.3% each) leaning plans, demographic data and review of placement surveys, e-portfolio items</p>
<p>Clinical placement assessment x1</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
525
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps3007">View unit fees</a>
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