Physiotherapy Capstone Placement

Abstract

Physiotherapy Capstone Placement provides physiotherapy students with the opportunity to undertake a 25 day sustained period of physiotherapy clinical practice in a workplace setting. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attributes in professional physiotherapy practice; client assessment; clinical reasoning; intervention planning; implementation of physiotherapy management; and evaluate the effectiveness of management strategies and physiotherapy management to a range of clients who present with complex care needs. The placement setting undertaken in PHS424 will differ from other workplace learning subjects to ensure students cover the full range of areas required for registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and program completion. Students' learning will be enabled through direct client contact under the supervision of qualified physiotherapists and other health professionals. Students will integrate knowledge from their university studies into clinical practice. Students will be assessed for their achievement of the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy using the criteria and forms developed for use in the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP). Successful engagement in this capstone clinical placement will enhance students' abilities to apply their professional skills and knowledge and attain professional practice competency expected of a new graduate, as consistent with contemporary standards of physiotherapy clinical practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: One (1) placement equivalent to 25 days;A clinical placement offered in a setting different to other workplace learning subjects, including but not limited to: hospitals; community based facilities; schools based services; outpatient settings and private practice;Safe and competent practice in a broad range … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

One (1) placement equivalent to 25 days;
A clinical placement offered in a setting different to other workplace learning subjects, including but not limited to: hospitals; community based facilities; schools based services; outpatient settings and private practice;
Safe and competent practice in a broad range of physiotherapy skills;
Clinical reasoning and problem solving processes;
Critical appraisal of knowledge and skills;
Application of knowledge and skills in the workplace;
Self-appraisal of professional practice capabilities;
Professional practice roles and responsibilities; and
Management of complex patient or client needs.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

integrate and apply knowledge gained from academic subjects for a range of clients within the specific clinical setting;

demonstrate achievement of the standards required of an entry level physiotherapist as defined by the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand (2023) relevant to the clinical setting;

articulate and demonstrate their achievement of entry-level competency relevant to the clinical setting;

effectively integrate skills in assessment, clinical reasoning, planning and implementation of physiotherapy management for a range of clients within the specific clinical setting; and

deliver effective physiotherapy management to a range of clients who present with complex care needs.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

Pre-requisite

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 160 hours Details This workplace learning experience is a capstone clinical placement in which students will be expected to attain the level of graduate entry practice and will be assessed against the Australian Physiotherapy Standards. 25 days (approx 160hrs)

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory workplace learning placements are responsible for all associated travel, uniform, accommodation and required resources. Students must meet pre-clinical requirements prior to undertaking workplace learning placements. Students who have not met all pre-clinical requirements will not be allocated a workplace learning placement. These requirements, mandated by the State … For more content click the Read More button below. It is an expectation that students will be required to travel away from home to undertake their workplace learning placements, which may mean adjusting employment and social commitments. The cost of travel and accommodation of these placements are the responsibility of the students.

Students attending compulsory workplace learning placements are responsible for all associated travel, uniform, accommodation and required resources.

Students must meet pre-clinical requirements prior to undertaking workplace learning placements. Students who have not met all pre-clinical requirements will not be allocated a workplace learning placement. These requirements, mandated by the State Department of Health and the University include but are not limited to vaccinations, first aid certification, police clearance and working with children checks. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the students. Students who do not meet pre-clinical requirements will need to re-do the subject.

It is an expectation that students will be required to travel away from home to undertake their workplace learning placements, which may mean adjusting employment and social commitments. The cost of travel and accommodation of these placements are the responsibility of the students.

Handbook

PHS424 - Physiotherapy Capstone Placement