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.
Online learning and supervised clinical practice (in an approved clinical setting), to extend the knowledge of physiotherapy theory, clinical reasoning, professionalism, and technical skills in order to develop a high level of expertise in the examination and management of patients in the context of the New Zealand Health system.
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 ) | $3,289.50 |
| 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 New Zealand registered physiotherapists.
Paper runs subject to numbers.
- Contact
- physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Meredith Perry
Teaching staff: Relevant to the programme area
Supported by staff with expertise relevant to individual clinical development.
- Paper Structure
Supervised clinical practice at either one of the School of Physiotherapy clinics or programmes, or with an 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 supervision and mentoring to support students in the development of higher level physiotherapy practice, including professionalism and 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 o Waitangi), 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