Courses & Units
Physiotherapy Practice 4 CXA715
Introduction
This professional experience placement unit consolidates physiotherapy practice knowledge and skills and requires students to apply them to work in supervised practice with clients who present with complex neurological, advanced, chronic and complex conditions. The focus is on professional experiential learning, including clinical reasoning skills and the use of an evidence-based approach, and their application within paediatric, youth, adult and aged care practice settings. Students must complete capstone assessment tasks to demonstrate work readiness by performing at an adequate standard against all key competencies as defined by the national standards required of an entry to practice physiotherapist in Australia.
Summary
| Unit name | Physiotherapy Practice 4 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA715 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Marie-Louise Bird |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate and reflect on the evidence base that supports the assessment and management of complex conditions and disorders.
- Assess clients and select intervention and treatment for clients with complex conditions and clinical presentations, including neurological disorders.
- Critically analyse clinical information and evidence to develop advanced physiotherapy plans for clients and safely perform physiotherapy interventions for complex conditions.
- Discuss and carry out advanced skills in health communication and reflect on the adaptation of these skills to assist problem solving in complex clinical situations.
- Perform and evaluate client-centred initiatives in complex areas of physiotherapy practice.
- Produce a professional portfolio of evidence that demonstrates threshold competence required for initial registration as a physiotherapist in Australia.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061701 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA712 Physiotherapy Practice 3Co-requisites
CXA714 Advanced PhysiotherapyTeaching
| Assessment | Stroke Rehabilitation Program (30%)|Professional Portfolio|Advanced Clinical Reasoning: Client with a Neurological Condition. (30%)|Physiotherapy Skills Performance (40%)|Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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