The subject provides students with opportunities to gain an understanding of the role of Allied Health Professionals within the modern health care environment. The subject explores inter-professional practice and current health frameworks that will equip students with skills and knowledge they will utilise in future clinical placements and practice. Professionalism and inter-professional constructs will be examined and discussed specifically with regard to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions. Students will learn skills which are fundamental to successful and safe practice across a range of health settings.

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71310 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 108010 Bachelor of Physiotherapy [IHCAP], 71309 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), 70509 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), 113121 Diploma of Higher Education, 116809 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [IHCAP]

71310 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 108010 Bachelor of Physiotherapy [IHCAP], 71309 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), 70509 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), 113121 Diploma of Higher Education, 116809 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [IHCAP] Offerings: All

RH1004 - Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice

Foundations of Allied Health Professional Practice

Describe issues related to and methods to ensure personal safety, ethical practice and effective service delivery across a range of healthcare settings and in a multicultural environment

Explain health professional roles, identity and interprofessional practice to ensure safe, effective and efficient clinical practice

Utilising appropriate frameworks, describe the influencing factors which impact on client wellbeing including client attitudes and perspectives on health management

Demonstrate practical skills appropriate for allied health practice