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Unit of study_

PHTY7505: Advanced Professional Development

2026 unit information

This unit is designed to prepare Doctor of Physiotherapy students to enter the workforce and navigate the varied contexts and challenges of professional practice. Students will develop essential job application and interview skills tailored for new graduates. The legal and ethical responsibilities of physiotherapists will be explored alongside leadership and advocacy within the profession, addressing both local and global health issues. Students will also gain insights into the operational and business aspects of running a physiotherapy practice. A final capstone clinical simulation experience is included, including complex scenarios that can confront new graduates and that challenge students’ clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Unit details and rules

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Medicine and Health

¸ßÇ帣ŔűƬ level Postgraduate
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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PHTY6503
Corequisites:
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PHTY7502
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. LO1. Independently apply advanced professional skills including autonomous decision-making, critical reflection, and adaptive communication to navigate complex clinical, ethical, and organisational challenges in physiotherapy practice.
  • LO2. LO2. Apply advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills in simulated clinical scenarios that reflect the complexity and diversity of real-world physiotherapy practice.
  • LO3. LO3. Demonstrate readiness for professional practice through the application of legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks governing physiotherapy in Australia.
  • LO4. LO4. Critically reflect on personal, clinical and professional development in relation to the Australian Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds and the evolving expectations of contemporary physiotherapy practice and critically evaluate preparation strategies for professional readiness to transition into the physiotherapy workforce.
  • LO5. LO5. Discuss and debate appropriate and effective leadership and advocacy strategies within the physiotherapy profession, building on knowledge of the psychosocial needs of individuals with complex health conditions.
  • LO6. LO6. Discuss global health issues and international perspectives on physiotherapy practice to further advance understanding of complexity in health care.
  • LO7. LO7. Describe the operational and business considerations of running a physiotherapy small business, including business strategy, marketing and financial management.

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Semester 2 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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