Physiotherapy Theory and Application 1 (Part 1 of 2 Honours)

This unit is the second of two clinical practice units consisting of 480 hours of professional experience placements, which are designed to set the foundation for learning experiences within health settings. This unit is made up of three 5-week placements in different discipline areas selected from the mandatory placements of acute care, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, rural care, and virtual care. The total of 15 weeks of supervised professional practice clinical experience will be conducted in clinical settings in a range of public and private healthcare facilities across the state. The virtual care clinic is located in Gippsland. Attendance is mandatory. Students are required to travel to placement and stay at their own cost.

480 hours of professional practice clinical placement experience

Each five-week block (32 hours per week) of clinical experience provides opportunities to integrate theory and practice. In a wide range of settings, you will be given the opportunity and instruction to develop and refine your clinical and reasoning skills necessary for entry into the workforce. Workbased placements allow the development of competencies required for professional practice, including reflective practice, clinical assessment, intervention skills, professional communication, and self-management. Not only will you practice the skills taught, but you will also continue to develop your professional identity. The physiotherapist educators at various facilities work in close partnership with the university to provide these teaching and learning opportunities and to create highly contextualised learning outcomes for you.