School Of Health SciencesClinical Education D (Paediatrics)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401112.3
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 4
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
401053 - Clinical Education D (Paediatrics)
Prerequisite
400984 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy AND 400998 Neurological Rehabilitation AND 401200 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B
Corequisite
401106 Paediatric Physiotherapy AND 401107 Physiotherapy for Chronic Illness and Disease
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 4707 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) or 4733 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
About this Unit
This clinical education placement will operationalise the knowledge (theory and research) and skills learnt in Paediatric Physiotherapy. Students will also integrate and apply the knowledge and skills learnt in musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy, as well as other health science units to provide appropriate and holistic family-centred care to paediatric clients. Students will be required to assess and treat paediatric clients in acute hospital, rehabilitation or community settings. This approach to management involves the consideration of a child’s age, development, and diagnosis during assessment and treatment. Advanced communication skills are required to educate parents and children on the prevention and management of paediatric conditions.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Prior to enrolling in this unit, students must have submitted a Student Undertaking Form and undertake to apply for a National Police Check, which is required to be submitted before placement, and a Working with Children Check Student Declaration. Use the link to the Special Requirements webpage below for more information.
Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements
Students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.
Western Course Requirements
Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your course.
Special Requirements
Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements
To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your course, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet.
NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet
Please ensure that you
1. Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one
2. Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history
3. Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements
4. Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.
International students have additional requirements: the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements.
School Requirements
Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as
- If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
- If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire course.
- Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire course - approved course providers can be found at the Government Training website
- Other non-health related requirements.
Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to wear the Western Sydney physiotherapy uniform, which complies with NSW Health uniform requirements; in addition they require a stethoscope and a name badge.
Courses| 4706.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4706.3 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CURRENT |
| 4733.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4733.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CURRENT |