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    Overview

    An evidence-based approach to professional practice where students integrate theory and practice with an emphasis on physiotherapy management in the cardiopulmonary/tertiary care setting.

    About this paper

    Paper title Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 5
    Subject Physiotherapy
    EFTS 0.2
    Points 24 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    4th Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 6 September 2024) (On campus)
    5th Non standard period (9 September 2024 - 1 November 2024) (On campus)
    6th Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 9 February 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,825.60
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BPhty
    Contact

    Heather Patterson (heather.patterson@otago.ac.nz)

    Teaching staff

    Clinical Education Programme Lead: Chris Higgs
    Paper Co-ordinator: Heather Patterson
    Centre Co-ordinator (Dunedin): Rebecca Armstrong
    Centre Co-ordinator (Christchurch): Heather Patterson
    Centre Co-ordinator (Wellington): Liz Kemp

    Paper Structure

    Six-week placements in which clinical practice is undertaken full-time in a variety of practice settings.

    Students are based in one of the Dunedin, Christchurch or Wellington Centres or associated Clinical Hubs.

    Teaching Arrangements
    Students are supervised in their placements by clinical supervisors who are registered physiotherapists working in the area. They are supported by University of Otago clinical educators. Additional teaching is undertaken prior to and in between placements in Professional Studies Weeks.
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    On meeting the requirements to pass the paper, the student will be able to practise physiotherapy autonomously at an entry level. Specifically, the student will be able to demonstrate:

    • The knowledge base appropriate to primary care/rehabilitation/acute care physiotherapy management
    • The ability to communicate, observe, assess and interpret findings relevant to the management of the patient
    • Clinical reasoning skills relevant to the assessment and treatment of the patient
    • An appropriate level of skill in carrying out the physiotherapy management
    • The ability to adapt the ongoing management appropriately
    • Professionalism
    • Reflective processes in order to evaluate clinical practice
    • Critical review of literature and ongoing learning that will inform changes in practice

    Timetable

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year (29 January 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    4th Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 6 September 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    5th Non standard period (9 September 2024 - 1 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    6th Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 9 February 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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