pty5ppa professional practicum a
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM A
PTY5PPA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is the first of 6 professional practicum subjects across different specific areas of practice. Students are required to meet competency in 6 specific practice areas to meet professional accreditation requirements. In this subject students are in supervised clinical practice for 20 days over 5 weeks and prescribed independent learning (total subject hours 160). Prior to commencing this subject students must complete a compulsory 5 day pre-clinical program comprising a 1 day seminar at their La Trobe University campus, followed by 4 days of orientation and learning within their clinical school. Clinical practicums are supervised by registered physiotherapists and may be organised outside normal teaching weeks. Students will develop specific competencies in the assessment of clients' problems and needs, analysis of assessment findings, formulation of short and long term goals and development, implementation and evaluation of intervention plans. Students will apply specialised knowledge, cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed PTY4MUP, PTY4NEP, PTY4CAP, PTY4PCP and be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHSPB, HZPHPP, HZPHPB, HMPYP, HMPYPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required160 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
International - regional
International - metro
WBL addtional requirementsVarious location options - metro, regional, interstate, international.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-10, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 06-10, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 15-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 15-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 45-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael McAleer
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 45-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Kuter
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Completed prior to placement.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
Four 8.00 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical placement orientation completed off-campus after the seminar and before clinical placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students undertake 5 weeks of placement (4days per week) equivalent to 160 hours.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Continuous clinical assessment using the National Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool.The assessment will be specific to the area of practice in this practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8 |