FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE

Overview

Students will be introduced to the foundational conceptual framework for safe clinical practice in this subject. Students will be supported to develop basic practical skills required for person-centred care and a preliminary understanding of the clinical reasoning process in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will be assisted to develop … For more content click the Read more button below.

Students will be introduced to the foundational conceptual framework for safe clinical practice in this subject. Students will be supported to develop basic practical skills required for person-centred care and a preliminary understanding of the clinical reasoning process in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will be assisted to develop an understanding of the interpersonal, safe work principles, infection control and ethical and risk mitigation requirements of the clinical environment.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Linda Malesic

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Working individually or in a team, communicate discipline knowledge to diverse lay and professional audiences based on clinical data

Analyse clinical cases applying introductory clinical reasoning

Identify ethical issues in relation to orthoptic practice

Explain the processes of infection control in clinical and surgical assisting environments and identify risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential adverse effects in clinical settings

Apply safe work principles to ensure safe clinical practice and engage in team collaboration to develop interpersonal skills and working strategies.

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