Overview
An integrated approach to professional practice based on research informed learning in tertiary care, rehabilitation and community environments and physiotherapy management of cardiovascular-pulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions across the lifespan.
About this paper
| Paper title | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice for Honours |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.75 |
| Points | 90 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026)
(On campus)
Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus) Full Year (26 January 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $7,692.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website
- Teaching staff
Clinical Education Programme Lead: Chris Higgs
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Prasath Jayakaran
- Paper Structure
This is a full-year paper and will include clinical placements in primary care, rehabilitation and acute care settings. Students are based in one of the Dunedin, Christchurch or Wellington Centres.
- 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.
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On meeting the requirements to pass the paper the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate, in core clinical settings, competence in the areas of professional behaviour; communication; assessment; analysis and planning; interventions; evidence-based practice; and risk management at the standard required for autonomous physiotherapy professional practice at the entry level
- Demonstrate a high level of ability to critically review the literature and integrate the evidence base into clinical practice
- Demonstrate self-reflection and learning to inform changes in physiotherapy practice
- Demonstrate awareness of the place of physiotherapy as a contributor to health outcomes globally and nationally
Overview
An integrated approach to professional practice based on research informed learning in tertiary care, rehabilitation and community environments and physiotherapy management of cardiovascular-pulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions across the lifespan.
About this paper
| Paper title | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice for Honours |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.75 |
| Points | 90 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (25 January 2027 - 12 November 2027)
(On campus)
Full Year (25 January 2027 - 12 November 2027) (On campus) Full Year (25 January 2027 - 12 November 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 January 2027 - 26 March 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (29 March 2027 - 21 May 2027) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (24 May 2027 - 16 July 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website.
- Teaching staff
Clinical Education Programme Lead: Chris Higgs
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Prasath Jayakaran
- Paper Structure
This is a full-year paper and will include clinical placements in primary care, rehabilitation and acute care settings. Students are based in one of the Dunedin, Christchurch or Wellington Centres.
- 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.
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On meeting the requirements to pass the paper the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate, in core clinical settings, competence in the areas of professional behaviour; communication; assessment; analysis and planning; interventions; evidence-based practice; and risk management at the standard required for autonomous physiotherapy professional practice at the entry level.
- Demonstrate a high level of ability to critically review the literature and integrate the evidence base into clinical practice.
- Demonstrate self-reflection and learning to inform changes in physiotherapy practice.
- Demonstrate awareness of the place of physiotherapy as a contributor to health outcomes globally and nationally.