This subject is one of three final year professional practicum subjects. Dependent on the allocated placement, students will focus on different specialized areas of practice. Supervised clinical practice occurs for 25 days over 5 weeks across one or multiple placement sites. Students also attend 8 problem-based learning seminars and undertake … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject is one of three final year professional practicum subjects. Dependent on the allocated placement, students will focus on different specialized areas of practice. Supervised clinical practice occurs for 25 days over 5 weeks across one or multiple placement sites. Students also attend 8 problem-based learning seminars and undertake independent learning activities. Clinical practicums in this subject are organised outside of normal teaching weeks and include opportunity to travel to non-metropolitan areas. In this subject, students will begin refining their clinical and professional skills with the aim of achieving entry level competencies as required for professional recognition as an orthoptist. Attendance at professional placements will also contribute to meeting minimum requirements for workplace experience and professional accreditation.
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Career ready
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:
25 days
Location of work based learning:Metro, Regional
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Practice with judgement and responsibility in a specialized area of professional practice
2.
Interpret clinical information in a specialized area of practice for patients, their family and colleagues
3.
Analyse complex clinical problems to develop appropriate management solutions in a specialized area of practice
4.
Evaluate complex cases to determine accurate diagnoses in a specialized area of practice.
5.
Effectively communicate a diagnosis and educational or health promotion information to patients and caregivers in a specialized area of practice.
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Clearly communicate management plans based on best available evidence
7.
Reflect on personal professional practice to improve patient outcomes
Learning activities
Students will engage in placements and workshops and various assessments to achieve learning outcomes.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHOR.
