exs5ppb professional practicum b
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM B
EXS5PPB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will complete 140 hours of professional placement within an approved health organisation. These hours will contribute to the requirements for registration as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. You will need to prove your professional skills, including communication and patient assessment. You will expand your clinical exercise prescription skills, under direct supervision from appropriately qualified and experienced clinicians working in a range of healthcare settings. You need to demonstrate your ability to be a reflective practitioner through the completion of specific learning activities during your professional placement. You will further develop your critical analysis and communication skills through oral case presentations.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJane McCaig
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed two of the following subjects: EXS4ACD, EXS4AND, EXS4AMD.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select and apply appropriate strategies for communicating with patients, medical and allied health professionals, in clinical settings
- Activities:
- Clinical placement Oral case presentation
02. Plan and complete appropriate exercise assessments to inform management strategies in clinical populations.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement Oral case presentation
03. Justify the implementation of effective exercise-based interventions for clinical populations based on specialised theoretical knowledge.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement Oral case presentation
04. Critically reflect upon theory and contemporary research to identify areas of professional practice for development.
- Activities:
- Reflective journal Development of an Exercise Physiology philosophy
05. Apply clinical judgement and self-responsibility in a healthcare setting, different to the previous placement.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 10-14, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 14
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 14
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 14
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 15-20, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 15 - 20
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 15 - 20
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 15 to week 20 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 20
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 20 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 20-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 20 - 24
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 20 - 24
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 20 - 24
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 25 - 29
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 25 - 29
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 29
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 34
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 30 - 34
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 34
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 35-39, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 39
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 35 - 39
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via online.
"Students will present patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 39
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 40-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 40 - 44
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 40 - 44
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 40 - 44
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 45-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45 - 51
Twenty 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 45 - 51
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"Students will present a patient case related to their clinical placement via a collaborative online environment."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 51
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute case presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | Assessment consists of peer assessment and tutor assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical assessment of practicum at end of teaching period (2,500-words equivalent) | Assessment is provided by clinical supervisor via the Exercise Physiology clinical assessment tool | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Reflective journal (2,000-words) | Assessment by tutor | 40 | 04 |