Diversity in Practice

Unit code: HPT6004 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
VU Sunshine Clinical School
HPT4001 - Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Practice; and
HPT4002 - Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory Practice; and
HPT4003 - Physiotherapy in Neurological Practice; and
HPT4004 - Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation and Community Practice
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The Diversity in Practice Unit aims to encourage students to apply clinical principles and practice to the specific and diverse needs of the client. This includes areas such as women’s and men’s health, mental health, incontinence and paediatrics. Integrating these skills and knowledge will reinforce the importance of a person-centred care approach to healthcare across the lifespan and inclusive of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse patient backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Translate and apply an integrated understanding of assessing and managing the specific and diverse needs of the client across the lifespan and inclusive of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse patient backgrounds;
  2. Critically analyse and interpret relevant clinical information and generate an advanced, problem based, hypothesis driven approach to clinical assessment and management in the areas of women’s and men’s health, mental health, incontinence and paediatrics;
  3. Evaluate and effectively communicate knowledge and clinical findings to health professionals and lay people; and
  4. Implement the peer assisted learning model for constructive peer review and critical self-reflective practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 25%
Reflection on Simulation experience and 500-word case report on paediatric patient (1000 words)
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 45%
Practical skills assessment: OSCE station-based examination. (30mins). (Hurdle)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 10%
1 Page patient education handout (500 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
MCQ Quiz (60 mins)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

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