In Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 5 students will consolidate their communication strategies as primary healthcare practitioners. There will be an opportunity to apply rehabilitation principles developed in previous units to workplace musculoskeletal complaints and patients undergoing orthopaedic and ergonomic interventions. Students will contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health through an exploration of barriers and enablers to healthcare access.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The first assignment assesses students’ knowledge and ability to apply ergonomic advice to a patient scenario. The second assessment the presentation assesses students’ knowledge of the implications of orthopaedic injuries and surgery to osteopathic management. In the presentation, students will address the complexities of managing patients from diverse backgrounds. In the written reflective piece, students reflect on ethical considerations in clinical practice, particularly those relating to diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students will assessed on their understanding of cultural competence relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing a plan to promote cultural safe practice.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):