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Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy (PHTY90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject will develop clinical skills in the management of paediatric conditions and focuses on overall patient management rather than 'hands-on' physiotherapy treatment. Students have two weeks' clinical placement that includes two days attending clinics at the Royal Children's Hospital. Students prepare a case study for presentation at the end of the course.
Intended learning outcomes
Refer to Specific Skills as outlined in Generic Skills.
Generic skills
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to clearly research, articulate and present a complex case study.
- Effective and sensitive participation as part of a team that advocates for the wellbeing of the child and that appreciates the structure, culture and goals of the family.
- An appreciation and capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed professional development
Specific Skills
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate:
- Critical decision-making and clinical reasoning skills for the management of paediatric conditions.
- An understanding of patient management in the context of the child's developmental stage and the family.
- The knowledge and ability to perform paediatric physiotherapy competencies standards at a high level accepted by the profession.
- A well-developed problem solving ability in paediatric physiotherapy clinical practice, characterised by a flexible approach.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY90040 | Physiotherapy Professional Portfolio |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment
| Mid semester | 40% |
Case presentation | End of semester | 20% |
Clinical practice journal | End of semester | 20% |
Continuous clinical assessment | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- November
Coordinators Alicia Spittle and Tandy Hastings-Ison Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 16 November 2020 to 27 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 18 November 2020 Census date 8 December 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 January 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021
Time commitment details
Students are expected to undertake a number of hours of self-directed learning in this subject. Approximately 50 hours of self-directed learning is suggested.
Additional delivery details
Tutorials on campus, Clinical Placements under supervision at the Royal Children's Hospital and associated clinics.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022