Rules
1. Student registration with the relevant board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required in order to study this program. Students who do not meet registration criteria and are refused registration by AHPRA, or who have their registration rescinded during the program, will be unable to continue in the program. Further information will be provided by the University with offer letters.
2. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.
3. Students are required to have a "Provide First Aid" certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR), Mandatory Notification Training Certificate, and vaccinations prior to the commencement of the first placement or clinic activity.
4. Students are required to attend a mandatory three day intensive program-specific orientation held the week prior to commencement of the program.
5. Students will be required to undertake field practice placement outside of normal university teaching weeks.
6. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which the field practice placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.
7. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practiced. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.
8. Participation is required in practical classes and clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.
9. Students who do not maintain continuous enrolment in this program after commencing work integrated learning placements, or are returning from a period of absence of more than 12 months will be required to undertake a competency assessment and/or recency training at an upfront cost, in addition to the program tuition fees. This is to ensure students have maintained competency in the required skills to protect the safety of the public during work integrated learning arrangements.
Notes
1. Students are advised that a current South Australian driver's licence may be required by some field practice agencies and a driver's licence is considered an advantage for field practice.
2. Students are advised that they may be required to spend time in a field placement outside Adelaide in a country or interstate location.
3. Students are strongly encouraged to study full-time. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the program in four years.
4. Students are advised that an interstate or international field practice placement may be possible in the final semester of study.
5. Credit will not normally be granted due to the accelerated nature of the program.
6. Students are strongly encouraged to study full-time. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the program in four years.
