School Of Health SciencesClinical Education E (Advanced Care)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401054.3
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400997 Exercise Rehabilitation AND 400985 Clinical Education A
Corequisite
401048 Physiotherapy for Chronic Illness and Disease AND 401051 Clinical Education B (Rehabilitation) OR 401052 Clinical Education C (Ambulatory Care)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy, 4667 Master of Physiotherapy or 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy.
About this Unit
This clinical unit involves the integration of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills in an advanced physiotherapy care environment. Advanced problem-solving skills will be required to manage complicated client presentations in various clinical environments. Advanced care environments may include speciality areas such as burns, spinal, emergency, intensive care and aged care units within a hospital, or private practice and community-based services where the physiotherapist is the primary care practitioner. Student preferences and prior clinical placement experience will be considered in the clinical placement allocation process. This will help to ensure all students are given the opportunity to explore the breadth of practice of physiotherapy in different environments.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have submitted a Student Undertaking Form and undertake to apply for a National Police Check, which is required to be submitted before placement. Students must also hold a valid and current First Aid Certificate from a Registered Training Organisation. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information.
Special requirements
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to wear the Western Sydney University physiotherapy uniform which complies with NSW Health uniform requirements.