401054 Clinical Education E

School of Science & HealthLearning Guide

1H and 2H 2016

UNIT DETAILS
Unit Code:

401054

Unit Name:

Level:

Credit
Points

10

Contact
hours per
week:

Assumed
Knowledge:

None

Clinical Education E (Advanced Care)

STAFF
Unit
Coordinator
and point of
first contact

Associate Professor Felicity Blackstock

Academic
Course
Advisor
(Physiothera
py)

Dr Bredge McCarren

Director of
Academic
Program
(Physiothera
py)

Professor Lucinda Chipchase

Building 24.4., Campbelltown campus

Building 24.4.116, Campbelltown campus

Phone: 4620 3487

Email:
f.blackstock@westernsydney.edu.au

Building 24.4.118, Campbelltown campus

Phone: 4620 3295

Phone: 4620 3758

Email:
b.mccarren@westernsydney.edu.au

Email:
l.chipchase@westernsydney.edu.au

CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS
Campbelltow
n Campus

Associate Professor Felicity Blackstock (Unit Coordinator) is available by

appointment. For bookings and/or requests for consultation please send an
email.

Textbook
Nil

Edition: 2H/Spring 2016

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents

1.

About Clinical Education E: Advanced Care

1.1 An Introduction to this Unit

1.2 What is Expected of You

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

2.

Learning and Teaching in this Unit

2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes

2.2 Course Learning Outcomes or Graduate Attributes

2.3 Clinical Placement Schedule

2.4 Summary of How Learning Activities Support Achievement of Unit Learning

Outcomes

2.5 Learning Resources

3.

Assessment

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3.1 Assessment summary

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3.2 Assessment Details

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Assessment 1: Clinical Placement Assessment (80%)

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Assessment 2: Case Presentation (20%)

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Assessment 3: Clinical Placement Portfolio (Pass/Fail)

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Assignment Cover Sheet

TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LEARNING

GUIDE COMPANION AND WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY POLICIES.

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1.About Clinical Education E: Advanced Care

1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This clinical unit involves the integration of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory
physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills in an advanced physiotherapy care environment.
Advanced problem-solving skills will be required to manage complicated client presentations in
various clinical environments. Advanced care environments may include speciality areas such as
burns, spinal, emergency, intensive care and aged care units within a hospital, or private practice
and community-based services where the physiotherapist is the primary care practitioner. Student
preferences and prior clinical placement experience will be considered in the clinical placement
allocation process. This will help to ensure all students are given the opportunity to explore the
breadth of practice of physiotherapy in different environments.
Students are expected to prepare for their clinical placement by revising relevant academic units
and practicing key skills prior to their attendance. While the clinical educator will be able to
provide some support and direction for learning, client care takes first priority. Students need to
recognise their responsibility for their own learning and professional development. Working with a
peer may assist learning and motivation.
Clinical Placement Allocation Procedure

Students will be allocated at the start of the session to a clinical placement based on prior
clinical experience and availability of placements. Students may be allocated to any
placement within NSW or to an interstate placement.

Timing of clinical placements is not flexible as these times have been specified by clinical
facilities. Please note that placements may change at the last minute. This is beyond our
control. Thus you will need to be flexible about your placement allocation.

Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements are the fundamental parts of a course or unit that must be met by all
students. They are the abilities, knowledge and skills you need to complete the course. Students
with a disability or chronic health condition can have adjustments made to enable them to meet
these requirements. There may also be other considerations, such as cultural or religious
considerations, that may impact your capacity to meet an inherent requirement and may require
adjustments. However, any adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the
inherent requirement

1.2 What is Expected of You

Attendance
You are expected to attend every day of scheduled clinical placement Monday through to Friday
for 5 weeks full time. If you are unable to attend your clinical placement for any reason you need
to urgently notify the Clinical Educator and Clinical Education Coordinator by phone and email. On
your next day of attendance you should also provide evidence to support your reason for nonattendance (e.g. medical certificate).
If you are away > 2 days, you will need to submit an application for Special Consideration during a
Teaching Session to Student Central with supportive documentation by 5pm on the second
working day after absence (see
http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms#Assess). This is
because you may be required to make up clinical placement time, or repeat your clinical
placement.
Students who are granted special consideration for non-attendance during the clinical placement
will be eligible to receive an opportunity to make up for the absence/s and be provided with an
opportunity to attempt any missed assessment that was conducted during the absence. If you did
not have a valid reason for non-attendance you will fail this clinical unit.

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Note: Submitting special consideration documentation does not guarantee this will be
accepted. Any delays in submitting this documentation may impact your academic
progression

Student Responsibilities and Conduct

Student
responsibili
ties

Student
conduct

Familiarise yourself with University policies on assessment and student code of

conduct.
Ensure you have met requirements to attend clinical placement and collated
paperwork to take to clinical placement (ie National Police Certificate and Student
Undertaking Form, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Card, Forms 2 & 3,
First Aid and CPR certificate. You should also be familiar with the NSW Health Code
of Conduct and privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Ensure you read and understand the assessment requirements and note the
submission dates, and seek assistance from the clinical educator and/or clinical
education coordinator if needed.
Notify Clinical Education Coordinator as soon as possible to have special
requirements accommodated e.g. uniform change or allocation request.
Submit your own individual and unassisted assessment work, except as otherwise
permitted. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data will be severely
dealt with.
Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would
unfairly disadvantage or advantage another student.
Be on time and organised for your clinical placement bringing notes and
equipment. If you are running late, contact the Clinical Educator urgently.
Store bags and personal items in orderly fashion in the designated bag storage
area. This includes mobile phones they cannot be used during clinical placement
hours.
Wear your physiotherapy clinical uniform and identification badge. Make sure your
uniform is clean and pressed and you wear closed in shoes and hole-proof socks.
Tie your hair back and ensure well-groomed. Remove jewellery apart from wedding
band and stud earrings. Cover any open wounds with waterproof dressings. Use
gloves where contact with body fluids is possible.
Ensure clinical hand-washing between clients. Disinfect shared equipment after
use.
Understand and adhere to emergency evacuation procedures. Know the location of
fire extinguishers, emergency telephone numbers.
Report all accidents, hazards and breakages immediately to your clinical educator.
Follow your clinical educators direction and facility policies and procedures.
If issues arise with other students, or clinical educator, please speak confidentially
with the Clinical Educator, Clinical Education Coordinator, or Course Advisor as
appropriate.

What you can expect from the Clinical Educator and Clinical Education
Coordinator
Clinical
Educator

Orientate you to the clinical workplace

Provide appropriate clients and clinical experiences
Supervise client assessment and treatments
Give written and verbal feedback on your performance
Providing additional learning experiences when appropriate and available e.g.
observation of surgery, tutorials, simulation practice
Completing the clinical placement assessment and feedback form to contribute to

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your unit grade

Locate clinical placements and arrange student allocation
Provide placement descriptor about clinical placement
Collate clinical placement assessments, review university assessment items, organise
final unit grades
Process special consideration requests related to clinical placements
Act as a liaison for clinical educator and student about clinical placements
Support the clinical educator and student to provide quality clinical placement
Contact person if student is experiencing difficulties on clinical placement

Note:

If either the clinical educator or student is experiencing difficulty in communicating with each other,
they are encouraged to contact the Clinical Education Coordinator or Academic Course Advisor for a
confidential discussion and advice.

Both students and clinical educators are entitled to be treated with respect, and experience a safe
work and study environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or vilification. Western
Sydney University will investigate all complaints within its relevant policies and in accordance with
the anti-discrimination and other applicable laws.

Online Learning Requirements

Lecture notes and laboratory worksheets will be made available on the E-Learning (Blackboard)
link on The University home page http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/
Students are expected to consult the unit Blackboard site at least twice a week, as all
announcements will be made via this site and teaching material will be regularly updated and
posted online. This site will be used to provide lecture and tutorial notes, detail and link to prereading and weekly activities, give assessment information and enable assignment submission.

Special Requirements for the Unit

Prior to enrolling in this unit, students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior
to 1 June 2010 OR a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National
Police Certificate 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 OR a
Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010. 3) A senior first aide
certificate which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If students are visiting a NSW Health
facility they will need to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Screening and Vaccination
Against Infectious Diseases Policy. Students are required to wear the Western Sydney University
physiotherapy uniform which complies with the NSW Health uniform requirements.
Students should also be aware of the following:
Uniforms: All students are required to wear the Western Sydney University physiotherapy
student uniform to comply with occupational health and infection control requirements when
attending placement and also for any practical examinations. Changes can be made to the
uniform in consultation with the Academic Course Advisor. For example trousers and a skirt can be
worn if approved by the Academic Course Advisor. However, a short-sleeved Western Sydney
University physiotherapy shirt is required with forearms bare for clinical practice and for practical
exams.
Clinical Supervision: Students will be supervised by a variety of different physiotherapists on
clinical education placements. The University cannot guarantee the gender of the supervisor.
Contact Protocol:

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1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational
programs. At the completion of each clinical placement you will be asked to provide feedback on
your experience. Only de-identified data will be supplied to the clinical facility.

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2.Learning and Teaching in this Unit

2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
Becoming a professional in this field requires knowledge, skills, qualities that are relevant to
advanced areas of physiotherapy practice. This unit aims to develop these areas in conjunction
with Clinical Education E (Advanced Care). Upon successfully completing this unit, you should be
able to:
1

Display effective communications skills, ethics and professionalism,

Plan, justify and conduct an appropriate subjective and objective assessment

3
4
5
6
7

Synthesise assessment information to develop and negotiate a client-specific

problem list and treatment plan in consultation with the client
Justify and implement evidence-based and effective management strategies
Justify treatment decisions based on theory, research and the interpretation
of outcome measurements
Monitor, evaluate and progress treatments as indicated
Demonstrate safe and ethical work practices, respecting the culture and
diversity of the client and other health professionals

2.2 Course Learning Outcomes or Graduate Attributes

As a graduate from Bachelor of Health Science (Master of Physiotherapy) you will have achieved
the following course learning outcomes upon completion of the award:
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Communicates professionally, demonstrating advanced skills in reading, listening, speaking and

writing in Physiotherapy, health, community and educational contexts

Applies appropriate and advanced numerical skills to understand, critically analyse and solve
Physiotherapy and other health-related problems as well as to evaluate the effects of
Physiotherapy treatments

Is a self-reliant learner who works effectively and demonstrates leadership in multidisciplinary

health teams and who relates appropriately to clients and other stakeholders within the
Physiotherapy, health and community context

Accesses, critically evaluates and uses relevant information from multiple sources to solve
complex physiotherapy problems and to continue learning in the Physiotherapy and health
fields

Applies communication and other technologies competently and effectively in all activities,
including those that are personal and professional

Has in-depth and advanced knowledge in Physiotherapy which is used to solve complex
problems

Understands how this advanced knowledge is connected with other health professions and the
broader social environment, and demonstrates creativity and flexibility when applying this
knowledge to clinical physiotherapy practice

Understands the local and international relevance of Physiotherapy and applies this to practice
effectively as a Physiotherapist

Understands and effectively applies the values and principles of scholarly enquiry and
evidence-based practice as they relate to investigating and enhancing Physiotherapy and
health outcomes

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Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge in clinical Physiotherapy to critically analyse

and solve complex and novel Physiotherapy problems

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Applies critical, reflective and creative skills to clinical Physiotherapy practice to make informed
decisions in Physiotherapy and health related contexts

12

Engages effectively in advancing Physiotherapy knowledge and promoting health both

independently and collaboratively in clinical Physiotherapy practice by using creative and
flexible approaches

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Understands, values and demonstrates ethical conduct, intellectual integrity and

professionalism in Physiotherapy and other contexts

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Engages responsibly in Physiotherapy and civic life with respect for diversity and social justice
principles

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Can initiate and contribute positively to sustainable change and improvements in Physiotherapy
in a diverse and evolving world

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Appreciates the culture, experiences and achievements of Indigenous Australians and other
cultural groups when providing Physiotherapy. Communicates ethically and effectively within
Indigenous Australian contexts, and other cultural groups when providing

As a graduate from The University, you should be able to demonstrate all of the subsets of the
major attributes which are:
1

Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning;

Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional

capacity;

Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge

Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts

Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving
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2.4 Summary of How Learning Activities Support Achievement of

Unit Learning Outcomes
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Display
effective
communications
skills,
ethics and professionalism,

Plan, justify and conduct an

appropriate subjective and
objective assessment

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Placement assessment
5 week clinical
placement

Case presentation

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment

Clinical Placement
Portfolio

Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

Synthesise
assessment
information to develop and
negotiate a client-specific
problem list and treatment
plan in consultation with the
client
Justify
and
implement
evidence-based
and
effective
management
strategies
Justify treatment decisions
based on theory, research
and the interpretation of
outcome measurements
Monitor,
progress
indicated

evaluate
treatments

and
as

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment
Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment
Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment
Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment
Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

Demonstrate safe and

ethical work practices,
respecting the culture and
diversity of the client and
other health professionals

5 week clinical
placement

Placement assessment
Case presentation
Clinical Placement
Portfolio

2.5 Learning Resources

Resource
s
Lectures/
Textbooks
/ Reading
Lis

How to Engage with the Resources

Read the recommended chapters and lecture notes relevant to the topics.
Ensure the theory match your assumptions.
Summarise the contents of each topic and incorporate material from
lectures and tutorials.

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As per essential and highly recommended textbooks for all relevant 3rd and 4th
year physiotherapy units, and based on clinical setting and caseload allocation
for your clinical placement. Some examples include:
Braddom, R., Chan, L, & Harrast, M. (2010). Physical medicine and rehabilitation
(4th edition). St Louis: Elsevier.
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2009). Clinical Sports Medicine (3rd Ed.). Sydney: McGraw
Hill.
Carr, J. & Shepherd, R. (2010). Neurological rehabilitation: Optimising motor
performance (2nd Ed.). Sydney: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier.
Clarkson, H. (2000). Musculoskeletal assessment: Joint range of movement and
muscle strength (2nd ed). Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Cleland, J. & Koppenhaver, S. (2010). Netters Orthopaedic Clinical Examination.
Saunders.
Harden, B. (2004). Emergency physiotherapy. London: Churchill Livingstone,
Elsevier
Harden, B., Cross, J., Broad, M., Quint, M., Ritson, P. & Thomas, S. (2009).
Respiratory Physiotherapy: An on-call survival guide. London: Churchill Livingstone,
Elsevier.
Higgs J., Smith M., Webb G., Skinner, M.,Corker, A. (2009). Contexts of
Physiotherapy Practice. Sydney: Elsevier Australia.
Kendall, F., McCreary, E., Provance, P., Rodgers, M. & Romani, W. (2005). Muscles:
Testing and function with posture and pain (5th ed.). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins.
Klabunde, R. (2006). Cardiovascular physiology concepts. Philadelphia: Lippincott,
Williams & Wilkins.
Kraus, W. & Keteyian, S. (2007). Cardiac rehabilitation. Totowa, New Jersey:
Humanapress.
Lewis, C & Bottomley, J. (2008). Geriatric rehabilitation: A clinical approach. Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Magee, D. (2002). Orthopaedic physical asssessment. St Louis: Saunders, Elsevier.
Magee, Sachazewski & Quillen (2008). Pathology and Intervention in
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. St Louis: Saunders, Elsevier.
Pierson F.M. & Fairchild S.L. (2008). Principles & techniques of patient care (4th ed).
Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Pryor, J. & Prasad. (2008). Physiotherapy for Cardiac and Respiratory Problems:
Adults and Paediatrics (5th Ed). London: Churchill Livingston, Elsevier.
Refshauge, K. and Gass, E. (2004). Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Clinical Science
and Evidence Based Practice (2nd ed). Melbourne: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Southorn, N. (2010). The student's companion to physiotherapy: A survival guide.
Sydney: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier
Umphred, D. (2006). Neurological Rehabilitation (5th Ed.). St Louis: Mosby.

West, J. (2008). Respiratory physiology: The essentials. (8th Ed.). Sydney:

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
You must use APA 6th referencing style for this unit. If you have questions
about referencing, on-line librarians can provide instant assistance
http://library.uws.edu.au/citing.php

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3.Assessment
3.1 Assessment summary
There are three assessment items in this unit, designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning outcomes.
Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a
passing grade.
To pass this unit you must:
Submit and complete all assessment items
Pass your clinical placement assessment. If you fail your clinical placement, there will be no resit. You will be required to re-enrol in
the unit next year.
Achieve a 50% pass overall.
ASSESSMENT

WEIGHTIN
G

ULOs

Placement
assessment

5 week clinical
placement assessed
using the Assessment
of Physiotherapy
Practice (APP)

Conclusion of
clinical placement

80%

1-7

Face-to-face
from clinical
educator

Final day of
placement

Case presentation

15 minutes verbal
presentation

Week 5 of clinical
placement

20%

1-7

Face-to-face
from clinical
educator

Within a week
of completing
presentation

ITEM
1

FEEDBACK

DUE DATE

TASK

MODE

DATE

5pm Monday
following
Written on
Release of
Pass/Fail
1-7
completion of
portfolio
results
clinical placement
Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordinator regulates the marking
of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for
an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Criteria and
Standards Based Assessment policy, the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are
inconsistencies between groups.
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Clinical Placement
Portfolio

Completion of the
portfolio template

Threshold Requirements
In this unit, the following assessable components are threshold requirements:
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Clinical Placement assessment

Clinical Placement Portfolio
A threshold requirement is an assessment that must be passed in order to pass the unit. This unit involves teaching and learning of core
physiotherapy skills and knowledge. Students must demonstrate competence in these skills and knowledge prior to proceeding into
clinical units. These skills and knowledge are based on the Australian Standards of Physiotherapy and as such they are a requirement for
accreditation by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Re-marks for clinical assessment are not possible due to the nature of the
assessment. Where the student feels that the mark does not reflect their performance, this will need to be discussed with The Director of
Academic Program who will discuss the outcomes with the unit coordinator, assessor and student and make a determination of outcome.

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3.2 Assessment Details

Assessment 1: Clinical Placement Assessment (80%)
Task
The clinical educator is responsible for evaluating student competency on clinical
placement. The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) form will be used to
evaluate student performance. This standardised and valid measure of clinical
competency is used across most Australian universities teaching physiotherapy (Dalton,
Keating & Davidson, 2009). The clinical educators assessment using the APP will
contribute to 80% of the students grade for this unit. Qualitative feedback will also be
given to the student and has a similar format to the students learning needs form.
The APP will score students on the following: professional behaviour, communication,
assessment, analysis and planning, treatment, evidence-based practice and risk
management. Students will be assessed at graduate entry competence level. Formal
student evaluation will take place at the end of the placement, however, a mid-way
feedback session usually is provided to give students a guide on their progress.
Students should come to their clinical placement on their first day and at all feedback
sessions with a completed learning needs form detailing their strengths, areas for
improvement and strategies they can use to improve.

Criteria
On clinical placement, students will receive a score for each of the APP criteria where:
0 = Infrequently/rarely demonstrates performance indicators
1 = Demonstrates few performance indicators to an adequate standard
2 = Demonstrates most performance indicators to an adequate standard
3 = Demonstrates most performance indicators to a good standard
4 = Demonstrates most performance indicators to an excellent standard
n/a = (not assessed)
Note. A rating of 0 or 1 indicates that a minimum acceptable standard has not been
achieved
If students receive less than 2 for items 1 and 20 related to informed consent and risk
management, they will fail their clinical placement due to safety.

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The APP criteria include:

Professional Behaviour
1. Demonstrates an understanding of
patient/client rights and consent
2. Demonstrates commitment to learning
3. Demonstrates ethical, legal &
culturally sensitive practice
4. Demonstrates teamwork

Analysis & Planning

10. Appropriately interprets assessment
findings
11. Identifies and prioritises
patients/clients problems
12. Sets realistic short and long term
goals with the patient/client
13. Selects appropriate intervention in

Communication

collaboration with patient/client

5. Communicates effectively and

appropriately - Verbal/non-verbal
6. Demonstrates clear and accurate
documentation

Intervention
14. Performs interventions appropriately
15. Is an effective educator
16. Monitors the effect of intervention

Assessment
7. Conducts an appropriate patient/client

17. Progresses intervention appropriately

18. Undertakes discharge planning

interview
8. Selects and measures relevant health
indicators and outcomes
9. Performs appropriate physical

Evidence-based Practice
19. Applies evidence based practice in
patient care

assessment procedures
Risk Management
20. Identifies adverse events/near misses
and minimises risk associated with
assessment and interventions

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Assessment 2: Case Presentation (20%)

Due Date: Occurs in week 5 of clinical placement, as scheduled by your clinical
educator.

Task
Within the last week of clinical placement, students will be required to give a 10 minute
presentation, and answer questions for 5 minutes based on a client they have treated
on clinical placement. This will be presented to peers, the clinical educator and other
available staff. The clinical educator will mark students presentation based on criteria
given. This mark will contribute to 20% of the students grade for this unit.
The structure of the case presentation should follow this basic format:

History of Presenting Condition (3 min)

- Include relevant current, social and past history
Subjective and Objective Examination findings (4 min)
List, interpret and prioritise findings
- Discuss implications for treatment
Treatment and Reassessment Findings (3 min)
- Describe treatment and rationale
- List reassessment and implications
Question time (5 min)
- from clinical educator, staff and peers

Criteria
Students will be given a mark for each of the following criterion where:
0 Marks = Fail: Did not adequately address this criterion.
1 Mark = Developing: Adequately addressed criterion.
2 Marks = Competent: Proficiently addressed criterion

1.

Demonstrates confidence and clarity during presentation

2.

The visual aid(s) (PowerPoint slides/overheads/handouts) are well-structured,

ordered and clear

3.

Identifies key subjective examination findings and discusses implications

4.

Lists specific and relevant objective examination measurements

5.

Interprets results of the objective examination correctly and discusses implications

6.

Details treatment approach and rationale

7.

Justifies treatment choice using research evidence

8.

Provides reassessment findings and discuses implications

9.

Summarises plan in short and long term

10.

Gives accurate and appropriate responses to questions given

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Assessment 3: Clinical Placement Portfolio (Pass/Fail)

Due Date: By 5pm Monday following completion of your scheduled clinical placement.

Task
The clinical placement portfolio provides a structured independent learning guide for
students during their clinical placement. Each clinical worksheet helps students address
different unit learning outcomes within a clinical setting. It will also assist students in
preparation for their case presentation. Students will receive a pass/fail mark relating to
their clinical placement portfolio.
This clinical placement portfolio includes:
1.
1 set of 5 clinical worksheets to assist you in clinical
reasoning
2.
De-identified client information detailing experiences
3.
Learning needs form following placement
A paper copy of your completed portfolio is to be placed in the appropriately labelled
assignment box on Level 2 of Building 24 (near the lifts). This should be accompanied
by a signed coversheet. This is due on the first Friday after your clinical placement by
5pm. A copy of the learning needs form and MS excel spreadsheet detailing deidentified client information will also need to be electronically submitted via vUWS at
this time.

Criteria
A fail will be awarded if a clinical placement portfolio is not submitted, is incomplete, or
of poor quality. Once this clinical placement portfolio has been marked it will be
returned to students for reference in future clinical placements.
RESOURCE

Academic
Units and
Learning
Guide

ASSESSMENT 1: Clinical Placement Assessment

Familiarise yourself with the Assessment of

ASSESSMENT 2: Case Presentation

Physiotherapy Practice tool criteria

Prepare before clinical placement by revising

Choose a client you have seen

regularly and understand well

relevant knowledge and skills. Check the

placement descriptor for information. Refer to

Research pathology and

physiotherapy intervention

Evaluate evidence-base for

relevant academic units.

assessments and treatments

Reflect daily on your performance with or

used

without a peer, and discuss how you may

improve. Prepare for the next days clients by

Practice with a peer to obtain

feedback on presentation skills

revising pathology and physiotherapy role.

Clinical
Educator
Library

Be an informed student try to research and problem solve before asking your clinical educator. Particularly, if i

study. However, if unable to solve problem or understand application, do ask your clinical educator. They may d

provide you with the information you need.

Use the library resources to research clinical conditions and role of physiotherapy. You also should search and ap
and treatment for your case study presentation.

vUWS

Keep up-to-date via unit announcements. Access resources on clinical education vUWS site. Upload client information on the M

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