Lifespan and Chronic Disease Practice
Subject PHTY90103 (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Credit Points: | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016: February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 hrs x 3 weeks x 3 placements + 6 hrs tutorials Total Time Commitment: 250 hrs Students will need to allow time for self-directed learning (SDL) in preparation for clinical practice and tutorials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Successful completion of PHTY900098, PHTY90099 and PHTY90100. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Subject Overview: |
The focus of this subject will be complemented by practical clinical opportunities that serve to consolidate students’ theoretical understanding of physiotherapy across the lifespan and chronic disease management.Students will rotate between the three areas of clinical practice including paediatrics, aged care/rehabilitation and chronic disease management.Students will undergo their clinical experience for 3 week placements in a supervised environment.The Chronic Disease Management Clinic will highlight opportunities for interdisciplinary practice especially in the areas of health promotion. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
The curriculum for the DPT program has been designed around 8 Learning Outcomes under 3 elements. Element 1: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Element 2: Research and Evidence
Element 3: Healthcare context
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Assessment: |
Continuous Clinical Assessment x 2 (Paediatrics and Aged Care) (25% each = 50%) throughout 3 week clinical unit 10 minute Case or Topic Presentation x 2 (Paediatrics and Aged Care) (10% each = 20%) final week of clinical unit 2000 word Health Promotion project (30%) final week of semester |
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 have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with:
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Links to further information: | http://physioth.unimelb.edu.au/ |
Related Course(s): |
Doctor of Physiotherapy |
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