An evidence-based approach to professional practice where students integrate theory and practice with an emphasis on physiotherapy management in the neurorehabilitation setting.
| Paper title | Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 4 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PHTY456 |
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.2 |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (1 February 2021 - 5 November 2021)
(On campus)
Full Year (1 February 2021 - 5 November 2021) (On campus) Full Year (1 February 2021 - 5 November 2021) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (1 February 2021 - 26 March 2021) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (1 February 2021 - 26 March 2021) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (5 April 2021 - 28 May 2021) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (5 April 2021 - 28 May 2021) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (31 May 2021 - 16 July 2021) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (31 May 2021 - 16 July 2021) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (5 January 2021 - 12 February 2021) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (26 July 2021 - 10 September 2021) (On campus) First Semester (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,699.40 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $8,537.60 |
- Limited to
- BPhty
- Contact
Dr Ewan Kennedy (ewan.kennedy@otago.ac.nz)
- 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 Ewan Kennedy
Centre Co-ordinator (Dunedin): Rebecca Armstrong
Centre Co-ordinator (Christchurch): Sandy Ferdinand
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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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
