Overview
Supervised clinical practice in an appropriate clinical setting structured to extend the knowledge of specific physiotherapy theory and to further develop a high level of practical expertise in the examination and management of patients.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,018.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PHTY 530, PHTX 530 and PHTX 561
- Limited to
- MPhty, PGDipPhty
- Eligibility
Paper and qualifications restricted to physiotherapists.
Paper runs subject to numbers.
- Contact
- physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Olivia Galea
Teaching staff: Gerard FarrellSupported by staff with expertise relevant to individual clinical development.
- Paper Structure
Supervised clinical practice at one of the School of Physiotherapy clinics or programmes or with external health care providers.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
This paper comprises online and face to face mentoring to support students in the development of their higher level clinical reasoning.
- Textbooks
- No textbooks are required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, 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
At the completion of this course the student should be highly competent in:
- The integration of theory and practical skills and utilisation of these skills in patient management.
- A comprehensive, culturally sensitive and person/whanau centred approach to assessment of patients consenting to physiotherapy.
- An integrated and high level consideration of relevant body systems when contemplating symptom presentation.
- Effectively and safely managing patients and modifying treatment as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively with all persons involved in the management of the patient’s care.
- Children's Act
- Paper requires safety check due to work in clinical setting.When is Student Safety Check for this paper is processed? This paper is limited to a programme
Timetable
Overview
Supervised clinical practice in an appropriate clinical setting structured to extend the knowledge of specific physiotherapy theory and to further develop a high level of practical expertise in the examination and management of patients.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PHTY 530, PHTX 530 and PHTX 561
- Limited to
- MPhty, PGDipPhty
- Eligibility
Paper and qualifications restricted to physiotherapists.
Paper runs subject to numbers.
- Contact
- physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinators: Dr Meredith Perry, Prof Gisela Sole, Dr Ally Calder and Dr Olivia Stone
Teaching staff: Relevant to the programme areaSupported by staff with expertise relevant to individual clinical development.
- Paper Structure
Mentored clinical practice at either one of the School of Physiotherapy clinics or programmes, or with external New Zealand health providers.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
This paper comprises online and face to face mentoring to support students in the development of their higher level clinical reasoning.
- Textbooks
- No textbooks are required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, 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 completion of this paper, the student should be highly competent in their ability to:
- Critically reflect on their role in mitigating inequities arising at the inter and intra-personal, organisational and system levels by considering legislation (including te Tirit), conventions and policy
- Critically evaluate contextually relevant knowledge (theoretical or scientific, clinical, and patient values) when assessing and collaboratively developing person and whānau centre management plans
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the health care delivery, modifying the approach and management as required
- Demonstrate effective leadership attributes within professional practice
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to, a) disseminate evidence-based knowledge, and b) appropriately and sensitively participate in clinical conversations that optimise person and whānau centred care