Physiotherapy Clinical Studies 201

Course aim

The aim of this course is to use the ICF (International classification Functioning) framework to underpin knowledge and clinical reasoning, to develop professional communication and professional behaviour, to promote self-reflection skills, and to apply safe handling principles in a clinical setting.

Course content

Experiential application of the ICF framework to identify issues in and to reason through, client presentation, skills in self reflection, professional behaviours such as presentation, informed consent, confidentiality respecting client’s rights, etc, and communication skills including questioning, active listening, identifying client’s values and developing a rapport with patients. Experiential application of selected clinical skills. Roles of the multidisciplinary team.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 2048	Neurosciences in Physiotherapy
HLTH 2022	Human Anatomy 200
REHB 2041	Physiotherapy Studies 200

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 1 week
Workshop (Preclinical)	2 hours x 6 weeks
Clinical	6 hours x 5 days x 3 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Clinical Portfolio, Clinical Report, Preclinical Skills Assessment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.