School Of Science And HealthCore Competencies in Physiotherapy PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400982.3
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400906 Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice AND 400732 Communication in Health AND 400881 Functional Anatomy AND 400882 Introduction to Biomechanics AND 400138 Pathophysiology 1
Corequisite
400981 Clinical Pharmacology
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy or 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy.
This is a specialty unit offered as a compulsory core unit of the physiotherapy program. It is profession specific, preparing students to practice as physiotherapist and not relevant as an elective for non-physiotherapy students. Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010. 3) A senior first aide certificate which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If students are visiting a NSW Health facility they will need to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases Policy.
Students in this program are required to participate fully in practical classes. This involves disrobing to shorts and singlet or swim-suit equivalent in mixed gender classes. Students will practice hands-on physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques on both genders, and will personally experience these techniques which will be performed on them by other students and relevant academic staff.
Students are required to wear the physiotherapy student uniform to all tutorials and during the 2-week clinical placement.
About this Unit
This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in first 1.5 years of physiotherapy study. It focuses on the core competencies of physiotherapy professional practice, which will be developed through a variety experiential and community engagement learning activities. Professional competencies addressed in this unit include communication, documentation, reflection, professional and ethical behaviour. In addition, students will develop skills in client assessment, interpretation of findings and education. A professional practice placement is incorporated into this unit.