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Integrated Practice 2

Unit code: HPT6002 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

Integrated Practice 2 aims to facilitate students in developing further knowledge and skill in the management of the ageing client, chronic conditions and disabilities and to look at healthier aging approaches through a series of clinical cases, tutorials and practicals. They will cover advances in pain sciences and gain further skills in becoming effective communicators and educators with exposure to simulation-based workshops exploring cases across the lifespan and inclusive of indigenous and culturally diverse populations.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of our aging population, the effects of sarcopenia, cognitive impairments, persistent pain, chronic health conditions and life-long disabilities inclusive of indigenous and culturally diverse populations;
  2. Collate relevant clinical information, critically analyse & interpret clinical information and generate an advanced, problem based, hypothesis driven approach to clinical assessment and management;
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) and gain an appreciation for the importance of healthy aging; and
  4. Utilise the Peer Assisted Learning model for constructive peer review and critical self-reflective practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 35%
Factors that influence the aging mind and how best to manage this in the clinical setting (1500 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 35%
Persistent pain - what does the evidence say is best management (2000 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 15%
MEQ/MEQ: Chronic Fatigue Case scenario - self management strategies (1.5hrs)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 15%
MEQ/MEQ: Approaches to healthy aging - proactive healthcare e.g. osteopenic patient / borderline (2hrs)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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