Advanced Clinical Practice 1

Subject PHTY90086 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: NP: This 100 hours of clinical placement including participation in case presentation/discussion
Total Time Commitment: Students are expected to undertake a number of hours of self directed learning in this subject; approximately 50 hours of self directed learning is suggested.
Prerequisites:

513-664 Anatomy for Neurological Physiotherapy & 513-665 Advanced Topics in Neurology (534 NP)

OR

513-688 Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy & 513-669 Paediatric Physiotherapy Theory (534 PP)

OR

513-640 The Pelvic Floor: Function and Dysfunction & 513-641 Advanced Practice in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (534 WP)

OR

513-662 Cardiorespiratory Science (534 CR)

513-663 Acute Cardiorespiratory Practice (534 CR)

513-682 Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation (534 CR)
Corequisites: 513-684 Neurosciences (534 NP)
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Linda Denehy

Contact

Assoc Prof Linda Denehy
Subject Overview: This subject is designed to broaden and deepen existing knowledge and skills in a specialised area of physiotherapy. It allows the theoretical concepts and practical skills gained in previous subjects to be applied via an advanced clinical practice placement. Placements will be at an approved institution where clinical supervisors have significant experience in the area of specialisation.
Objectives:

The subject objectives are to:

  • Advance understanding of the changing knowledge base within specific physiotherapy discipline streams (paediatric, women’s health, cardiorespiratory and neurology)
  • Provide a systematic approach to the interpretation integration and application of investigative procedures, physical assessment, basic science and evidence-based practice in patient assessment.
  • Extend and deepen clinical reasoning in the development and monitoring of management plans based on assessment findings, best available evidence responsive to the service delivery models and the culture of the patient and the organisation
  • Gain advanced therapeutic skills in the implementation of treatment plans.
  • Contribute, where appropriate, to a team approach to patient management, advocacy and education.
  • Contribute, where appropriate, clinical guidelines and program development in their clinical areahere appropriate, oftreatmentills in he best available evidence
Assessment:

Neurological (534 NP)

  • Reflective Journal (1500 words) due within 2 weeks following clinical placement (10%)
  • Continuous Clinical Assessment due at the end of the clinical placement (60%)
  • Case Presentation (20 minutes) due at the end of the semester (30%)

Paediatrics (534PP)

  • Reflective Journal (1500 words) due within 2 weeks following clinical placement (10%)
  • Continuous Clinical Assessment due at the end of the clinical placement (60%)
  • Case Presentation (20 minutes) due at the end of the semester (30%)
Womens Health(534(WP)
  • Reflective Journal (1500 words) due within 2 weeks following clinical placement (10%)
  • Continuous Clinical Assessment due at the end of the clinical placement (60%)
  • Case Presentation (20 minutes) due at the end of the semester (30%)

Cardio(534CR)

  • Reflective Journal (1500 words) due within 2 weeks following clinical placement (10%)
  • Continuous Clinical Assessment due at the end of the clinical placement (60%)
  • Case Presentation (20 minutes) due at the end of the semester (30%)

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students will be expected to demonstrate:

  • Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills incorporating self-evaluation, ethical and reflective practice. and reflective practice
  • The ability to evaluate, synthesise and apply research
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication
  • A capacity to be an effective team member and to take on a leadership role within the team as appropriate
  • Effective management of competing demands on time
  • Sensitivity and respect for the social and cultural diversity of individuals, organisations and the communities in which they work

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