Course overview
In this course students will explore the further development of clinical reasoning and communication skills to promote person-centred physiotherapy. Further development of skills in clinical measurement and integration into reasoning processes for complex clinical scenarios will also be taught. This course will explicitly consolidate concepts explored in previous courses and identify the principles that are shared across the breadth of physiotherapy. Clinical reasoning categories will be explored with emphasis on body structure and function and contextual factors, including ethics and medico-legal frameworks that guide clinician behaviour. Students will expand on the role and process of communication in clinical practice.
Course learning outcomes
- Communicate clearly and coherently with patients, clients, families and health professionals in a person-centred manner prioritising cultural safety and respect.
- Apply clinical reasoning skills to negotiate person-centred, culturally sensitive, treatment strategies
- Analyse and interpret clinical assessment findings to identify and prioritise problems appropriate to patient contexts in a range of clinical settings
- Formulate discharge plans that consider the patients perspective and treatment goals and facilitate self-management where appropriate
- Generate clear and coherent written information suitable for a variety of audiences in health care settings with cultural sensitivity
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 58582
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 58581
Section PR02
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 58580
Section PR03
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 58579
Section PR04
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 52683
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 51504
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 51503
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 51502
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 0
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