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SES4199 Clinical Professional Placement 1

Semester 1, 2023 External
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Pass/Not Pass
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: SES3202 and (SES3299 or SES3399)
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: SES3130 and SES4102

Overview

This course is a requirement of the professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia for clinical exercise physiology. During this course students will complete at least 180 professional placement hours, which may include 20 hours delivered as simulated learning activities (simulation modules).

Note that some professional placement will be required on campus at Ipswich, and some professional placement may be undertaken at other sites, which may be a considerable distance from any UniSQ campus. All students will be required to complete placements at more than one location. Some placement locations may be rural or remote.

This course will provide students with an opportunity to undertake 180 hours of clinical professional work experience within the clinical exercise physiology scope of practice. Every student's work experience will be supervised by an Exercise and Sports Science Australia Accredited Exercise Physiologist, a university-trained allied health professional (e.g. registered physiotherapist) or an exercise scientist with appropriate experience working with clients with chronic disease. Clinical work experience is intended to provide students with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in clinical exercise physiology to enhance their professional development and potential ability.

In order to meet external accreditation requirements, students are required to pass all assessment items in the course in order to pass the course overall.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Competently apply clinical exercise physiology knowledge and skills in work contexts, specifically related to risk management, exercise intervention, functional conditioning and occupational rehabilitation.
  2. Compile relevant professional practice documentation, including clinical case records and reports as required by the placement sites.
  3. Engage in critical reflection of professional practice for ongoing improvement (in the area of clinical exercise physiology, including identification and referral of clients to relevant medical or allied health professionals).
  4. Present self professionally, and perform clinical exercise physiology work in a professional and ethical manner, while displaying evidence-based knowledge and skills appropriate for a novice practitioner, and integrating knowledge from other courses.
  5. Apply effective communication (verbal and nonverbal) skills in interactions with supervisors, colleagues, clients, and practitioners from other clinical disciplines.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Clinical Exercise Physiology: Overview of the area. Nature of the role and professional and ethical considerations. Personal characteristics and responsibilities (including motivation and attitude). Professional standards of Exercise and Sport Science Australia - Accredited Exercise Physiologist. 10.00
2. Professional practice: Knowledge and skills in practice. Personal professional presentation (dress, hygiene). Interpersonal skills including interactions with supervisors, colleagues and clients. Communication (verbal and nonverbal). Evidence-based practice. Scope of clinical exercise physiology practice, including knowledge and application of skills across relevant pathology domains including respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, and metabolic disease. Behavioural aspects and the client relationship. Identify networks of medical and allied health professionals and refer clients where appropriate. Reflective practice and assessment of performance in different environments. 80.00
3. Professional development: Professional literature. Work-based research. Acquiring business administration and other relevant skills. Ongoing professional learning. Special interest development (e.g. specialised clinical exercise physiology areas). 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Coombes, J. & Skinner, T (2022), ESSA鈥檚 student manual for health, exercise and sport assessment, 2nd edn, Elsevier.
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (2020), Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, Australia: Brisbane,
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精东传媒app of Southern Queensland (2023), Sports and Exercise Professional Placement Handbook, Available through the UniSQ Health, Engineering and Sciences placements site,
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ESSA Logbook (Electronic, available to students via InPlace).

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Practical Objtv Strctrd Clncl Exm (OSCE) No 50 1,2,3,4,5
Assignments Written Portfolio No 50 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024