SSEH5647 Chronic and Complex Conditions 2

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Content
The unit focuses on the knowledge, skills and clinical evidence around the design, development and delivery of therapeutic interventions for clients for clients with chronic and/or complex conditions.
The unit will be assessed using a combination of blended learning assessment and feedback, incorporating theoretical and practical elements, problem- based learning, case study analysis, and simulated learning modes.
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an advanced understanding of the pathological and pathophysiological basis of target pathologies. ; (2) demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based rehabilitation or therapeutic practice for target pathologies.; (3) apply knowledge related to design and implementation of therapeutic programs or interventions.; (4) apply knowledge related to clinical assessment of patients with chronic and complex conditions; and (5) apply knowledge related to interpretation of clinical data.
Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) theory exam; (2) course workbook; and (3) skills and safe practice assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the clinical competency assessment via OSCE (objective, structured clinical examination) and course workbook and quizzes components.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Bonnie Furzer
Contact hours
The lectures, laboratories and seminars occur in two 3-week intensive blocks (at the beginning and end of semester), leaving an 8-week space in between for industry placements. These intensive teaching blocks require students' presence on campus full-time.
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