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) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| 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 practicing New Zealand registered physiotherapists with a current Annual Practicing Certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
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 evaluate their role in mitigating inequities arising at the intra and inter-personal, organisational, and system levels by demonstrating knowledge of legislation (including Te Tiriti o Waitangi), conventions, and policy.
- Critically evaluate relevant knowledge (theoretical or scientific and experiential clinical learning) alongside patient values and health beliefs and apply this information when assessing and collaboratively developing person and whānau centred management.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the health care delivery, modifying the approach and management as required.
- Demonstration of advanced communication skills with all persons involved in the management of the patient.
- Demonstrate effective leadership attributes within professional practice.