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BACHELOR OF EXERCISE

AND SPORTS SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF CLINICAL

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

STUDENT PRACTICUM

HANDBOOK

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

UNE Student Practicum Handbook 1

Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

DEFINITION AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS 4

COURSE OVERVIEW – EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE 5

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 5

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to: 5

COURSE OVERVIEW – CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 6

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 6

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to: 6

ESSA PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – EXSC322 7

UNE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXSC322 8

ESSA PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – EXSC390 9

UNE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXSC390 10

EXSC322 – PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – 3rd year students 11

Working with Children Check (relevant to the State) 11

Completion of First Aid and CPR 11

EXSC390 – CLINICAL PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS - 4th year students 13

Working with Children Check (relevant to the State) 15

Completion of First Aid and CPR 16

Student Declaration/Fitness for Practice 16

What the Supervisor expects from you? 17

You are also responsible for the following: 17

What you can expect from the Clinical Placement Office? 18

Insurance and UNE Agreement 19

GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT 20

The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for: 20

The Clinical Placement Educator is responsible for: 20

Accountability 20

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT DURING PLACEMENTS 21

Professional Conduct 21

Code of Conduct 21

Student presentation 21

Working while on placement 21

Confidentiality 22


Punctuality 22

Mobile Phones and other Electronic Devices 22

Illness 22

Leave of Absence 22

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY 23

Injuries and Accidents 23

APPENDIX A - SUPERVISOR FEEDBACK REPORT EXAMPLES 24

APPENDIX B – STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM EXAMPLE 40


INTRODUCTION

Dear Student,

Welcome to the University of New England (UNE) Student Practicum Handbook.

This document has been compiled in order to provide you with information pertinent to the

undertaking and completion of the placement components embedded in the Bachelor of Exercise

and Sports Science and Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology. This handbook includes

information about placement requirements, expectations, behaviour, conduct and responsibilities we

expect from you, as well as examples of the paperwork to be completed.

This handbook is designed to guide you through your placement. Please don’t hesitate to contact

the Clinical Placement Office for further information at any point during the placement. We welcome

you to look at the Student Practicum Portal at any stage, as this page contains information we trust

will be helpful to you throughout your practicum experience.

Regards

Dr Kath Shorter Course Coordinator

Student Practicum Portal http://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/school-of-science-and-technology/study-areas/exercise-and-sports-science/student-practicum-portal Clinical Placement Office

Mrs Larissa Lye – Clinical Placement Educator Mrs Kerri Fitzpatrick – Clinical Placement Coordinator Email [email protected] Telephone: 02 6773 4089 Course Coordinator Dr Kath Shorter Email: [email protected] Telephone: 02 6773 3338 School of Science and Technology Administrative Office

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 02 6773 5022

http://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/school-of-science-and-technology/study-areas/exercise-and-sports-science/student-practicum-portal

http://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/school-of-science-and-technology/study-areas/exercise-and-sports-science/student-practicum-portal

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


DEFINITION AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Accrediting body Exercise and Sport Science Australia

(ESSA) who advise the standard against

which our students will be measured.

Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) An individual who is registered with the

accrediting body as an Exercise Scientist.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) An individual who is registered with the

accrediting body as an Exercise

Physiologist.

Course Coordinator A UNE staff member who is responsible for

ensuring the academic integrity of the

degree program and who is authorised to

approve any changes to the program of

study throughout its delivery.

Clinical Placement Coordinator A UNE professional staff member who is

responsible for the administration of the

placement for the disciplines of Exercise and

Sports Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Clinical Placement Educator A UNE academic staff member who is

responsible for the organisation of students’

placement in Exercise and Sports Science

/Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Student The individual currently enrolled in the

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science or

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at

the University of New England, in Armidale,

New South Wales.

Supervisor An individual who is recognised by the

accrediting body who is nominated by an

appropriate agency to supervise a student

while undertaking professional placement.

Where a co-supervisor is utilised, this person

is responsible for approving the final

outcome and certifying the competency of

the student.


COURSE OVERVIEW – EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE Graduates of an accredited course in Exercise and Sports Science should be able to design safe

and effective exercise interventions. This includes health and wellness interventions to affect

behavioural change and increase exercise and functional capacity across diverse contexts and

settings.

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in their interactions with clients, peers, colleagues, other health professionals and xternal stakeholders;

2. Apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to accurately and efficiently collect and interpret subjective and objective asssessment data;

3. apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to prescribe and deliver safe and effective health/exercise/sports interventions for individuals of varying social and/or cultural

backgrounds;

4. Demonstrate a sound understanding of lifestyle modification and behavioural change and subsequently facilitate behavioural change in the prescription and delivery of their exercise

interventions;

5 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the risks associated with exercise prescription and

delivery and adapt strategies to minimise risk; and

6. Practise responsibly with respect for and in accordance with, Exercise and Sports Science

Australia's code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.


COURSE OVERVIEW – CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Graduates of an accredited course in Clinical Exercise Physiology should be able to design safe and

effective exercise interventions. This includes health and wellness interventions to affect behavioural

change and increase exercise and functional capacity across diverse pathologies, contexts and

settings.

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1 Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in their interactions with

clients, peers, colleagues, other health professionals and external stakeholders;

2 Apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to accurately and efficiently collect

and interpret subjective and objective asssessment data, and prescribe safe and effective

exercise interventions based on the interpretation of this data;

3 apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to deliver clinical, health and

wellbeing, work fitness and rehabilitation services to a wide range of individuals of varying

social, cultural and/or pathological backgrounds;

4 Demonstrate a sound understanding of lifestyle modification and behavioural change and

subsequently facilitate behavioural change in the prescription and delivery of their exercise

interventions;

5 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the risks associated with exercise prescription and

delivery and adapt strategies to minimise risk; and

6 Practise responsibly with respect for and in accordance with, Exercise and Sports Science

Australia's code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.


ESSA PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – EXSC322

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology AND the Bachelor of Exercise &

Sports Science must satisfy two sets of placement requirements in order to pass the EXSC322

unit.

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Practicum Requirements

In order to gain accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES), or an Accredited Exercise

Physiologist (AEP) with ESSA, EXSC322 students must satisfy the following requirements:

Practicum Hours:

A minimum of 140 hours of practicum is required, with the following breakdown:

a) At least 80 of the 140 hours must demonstrate attainment of competency in exercise

assessment, prescription and delivery. These hours must be with clients who are seen for

the purpose of undertaking an exercise intervention to improve their health and fitness,

wellbeing and performance, and not participating in an exercise intervention for the treatment

and/or management of a clinical condition or injury. However, the service can be focused on

the prevention of chronic conditions. For these 80 hours, supervision must be by one or

more of the following:

- Accredited Exercise Scientist

- Accredited Exercise Physiologist

- Accredited Sports Scientist

- An individual with an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science

- An AQF level 7 Bachelor degree qualified Physical Education teacher with a major in physical

education where the placement is in a school setting

- Professionals as described under item (b) below may also undertake a role of co-supervising

students for the 80 hours in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery, however there

must be oversight supervision in place by an individual who is qualified as specified above.

b) Activities undertaken for the remaining 60 hours may be in an area that reflects the ES

standards. These hours must be supervised by a qualified and experienced professional

who holds a qualification (recognised or endorsed by a regulating authority, such as a

national association or AHPRA), for the activity they are supervising.

At completion of 140 hours, students must be able to demonstrate competency in exercise

assessment, prescription and delivery.


UNE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXSC322

In order to successfully complete EXSC322, students must satisfy the following:

a) Submission of a daily log indicating total number of hours spent at the placement site and a

brief overview of activities completed within those hours (face-to-face exercise

assessment/prescription/delivery, preparation for exercise assessment/prescription/delivery,

and administration). This will be completed on InPlace;

b) Completion of a number of case studies that utilise the SOAP note format detailing exercise

assessment, prescription and delivery for clients encountered during placement;

c) Submission of a supervisor feedback report midway through, and at completion of, the

placement, indicating competency in each learning outcome (see Appendix A);

d) Submission of a site feedback report for each placement site at completion of placement/s

(see Appendix B); and

e) Successful completion of a practical examination at the end of Trimester 2 that further

assesses competency.

*Please note: That your practicum hours MUST be completed by the end of Trimester 2. If you do not feel that this is reasonably achievable given your personal circumstances, you must advise the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of Trimester 1, and submit a Special Extension of Time application.

As per Discipline policy and ESSA rulings, advanced standing cannot be granted for any practicum

unit, unless the student is transferring from another NUCAP-accredited university. This means that

prior or current work experience will not contribute to the practicum hours that are required to be

completed. When a student is transferring from another NUCAP-accredited university, the advanced

standing application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, as the student may have completed

hours under supervision that is no longer accepted by NUCAP.


ESSA PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – EXSC390

In order to gain accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with ESSA, 4 th year

Clinical Exercise Physiology students enrolled in EXSC390 must satisfy the following

requirements:

Practicum Hours:

A minimum of 360 hours of practicum is required to be undertaken in a range of activities relevant to

the AEP professional standards. These placements must include activities to demonstrate

attainment of competency as an entry level practitioner in exercise assessment, prescription

and delivery as demonstrated through effective assessment methods, and determined by an AEP.

This includes:

a) At least 200 hours spread across the areas of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and metabolic domains to allow students to demonstrate capability as an entry level practitioner

in these areas.

b) At least 100 hours in any of the other AEP pathology domains as specified in the AEP

professional standards i.e. cancer, kidney, mental health, neurological,

respiratory/pulmonary.

c) 60 hours in any of the AEP pathology domains or in any other activities relevant to the

AEP

d) No more than 40 hours can be undertaken in a simulated learning environment (SLE). The use of SLEs must be evidence-based and include an ongoing review and evaluation process. In order to be used as a substitute for practicum experience, simulations must have clear learning objectives, problem solving components built into the scenarios, structured debriefing, and be high fidelity.

At completion of 360 hours, students must be able to demonstrate competency in exercise

assessment, prescription and delivery in all AEP pathology domains. It is the aim of this

clinical placement that students complete sufficient hours in each domain to be competent

as an entry-level practitioner in that area. Please see attached supervisor feedback report

template for further detail on the competencies relating to each pathology domain.

Supervision Requirements:

Supervision must be by:

a) An AEP for at least 200 of the 360 hours.

b) An AEP or a qualified and experienced professional who holds a qualification (recognised or endorsed by a regulating authority such as a national association or APHRA) for the activity they are supervising, and relevant to the client condition they are servicing, for the remaining hours. Hours that are not supervised by an AEP must have AEP oversight of the activities and assessment of the learning outcomes, and the competency must be co-signed by an AEP.


UNE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXSC390

In order to successfully complete EXSC390, students must satisfy the following:

f) Submission of a daily log indicating total number of hours spent at the placement site, number

of hours spent with clients from each pathology domain (i.e. cardiovascular, musculoskeletal,

neurological, metabolic, cancer, kidney, mental health, respiratory/pulmonary) and a brief

overview of activities completed within those hours (face-to-face exercise

assessment/prescription/delivery, preparation for exercise assessment/prescription/delivery,

and administration). This will be completed on InPlace;

g) Completion of a number of case studies that utilise the SOAP note format detailing exercise

assessment, prescription and delivery for clients in each pathology domain;

h) Submission of a supervisor feedback report midway through, and at completion of, the

placement, indicating competency in each pathology domain (see Appendix A);

i) Submission of a site feedback report for each placement site at completion of placement/s

(see Appendix B); and

j) Successful completion of a practical examination at the end of Trimester 2 that further

assesses competency in each pathology domain.

*Please note: That your practicum hours MUST be completed by the end of Trimester 2. If you do not feel that this is reasonably achievable given your personal circumstances, you must advise the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of Trimester 1, and submit a Special Extension of Time application.

As per Discipline policy and ESSA rulings, advanced standing cannot be granted for any practicum

unit, unless the student is transferring from another NUCAP-accredited university. This means that

prior or current work experience will not contribute to the practicum hours that are required to be

completed. When a student is transferring from another NUCAP-accredited university, the advanced

standing application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, as the student may have completed

hours under supervision that is no longer accepted by NUCAP.

.


EXSC322 – PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS – 3rd year students

Students who are aware of any chronic or acute injuries, illnesses (including mental health) or other such

issues that may affect them in the practicum setting will be required to provide a Fitness for Practice

Certificate signed by their Medical Practitioner prior to commencement of placement. Please notify the

Clinical Placement Office as soon as possible to advise them of any issues that may prevent you from

completing your placement.

Working with Children Check (relevant to the State) It is a UNE requirement that all students undergo a NSW Working with Children Check. This

process must be completed and evidence of your WWCC number and expiry date uploaded to the

online InPlace database prior to the commencement of your first placement. Information about the

Working with Children Check and how to apply can be found at

http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check/apply/apply

Please note that a Working with Children Check is mandatory regardless of which

State/Territory in Australia you will be completing your practicum. Please check the State’s

requirement for a Working with Children Check as it may not be called the same, for example

in Qld you would require a “Blue Card” and times for approval may differ for each

State/Territory.

Completion of First Aid and CPR You are required to complete a First Aid and CPR Certificate, which is to remain current for the

duration of your Degree and during your practicum placement.

Student Declaration/Fitness for Practice All students are required to complete an electronic Student Declaration Form on InPlace at the

commencement of Trimester 1. Students must read the questions carefully and ensure that they fully

understand and comply with all compulsory requirements for the practicum program program.

Students MUST complete the document prior to commencement of their first Placement. It is

the individual student’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of the contents of the declaration

and abide by it at all times when enrolled in the practicum unit.

Students who are aware of any chronic or acute injuries, illnesses (including mental health) or other

such issues that may affect them in the practicum setting will be required to provide a Fitness for

Practice Certificate signed by their Medical Practitioner prior to commencement of placement.



Declaration to be completed on InPlace

I declare that I have read or presented the documents outlined below. Additionally, I

understand the requirements that will be expected of me in relation to the placement

component of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Clinical Exercise

Physiology degree and I agree to comply with these requirements..

I will upload onto InPlace a current First Aid Certificate and a current Cardio Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to undertaking my first Clinical Placement.

I will provide evidence that I have undertaken a Working with Children Check by uploading

my Working with Children Check letter by the 1st Trimester prior to my first Placement.

I am aware of the inherent requirements associated with the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports

Science/Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree as outlined in the Student

Handbook and I agree to notify the Placement Office and/or the Course Coordinator if I

believe I may have difficulty meeting the requirements.

I agree that the Placement Office may supply my contact information to relevant Health facility

staff as required.

I undertake to notify the Placement Office about injuries or conditions that will affect my safety

in the setting as soon as I become aware of these (as outlined in the Student Handbook) and

I will provide a Fitness for practice Certificate that indicates full clearance to perform duties

of placement.

I am aware that a number of requirements such as the First Aid and CPR Certificates,

Criminal History Check (Police check), Working with Children Check and Interim Compliance

issued by NSW Health have expiry dates. It is my responsibility to ensure that these

documents are valid for the duration of my placements.

I am required to wear a UNE Exercise and Sports Science shirt to identify me as practicum

student.

I understand that Students who do not meet any of the above mandatory requirements will

be unable to progress to a placement experience.


EXSC390 – CLINICAL PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS - 4th year students

Important information including mandatory requirements to undertake

clinical placements

Clinical Placement is an essential part of the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology. There are

several mandatory requirements that need to be completed before you can go on placement.

Please note a number of these requirements take some time to complete, thus students are advised

to commence processes as soon as possible to ensure early compliance requirements are met.

Clinical Requirements

To be eligible to attend clinical placement, all Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology students must

meet Mandatory UNE and NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements by trimester 1 of study.

NSW Ministry of Health Requirements Clinical Compliance Documentation

Please note that there are NSW Ministry of Health and UNE requirements that must be met by all students

before placement. Students are advised that these are the minimum requirements which must be met

prior to attending placement regardless of placement type or location.

** Please note that each State’s Hospital system will have its own relevant requirements which may

include online training and completing other documents. Please make sure you are aware of each State’s

Health System requirements related to the particular placement.

NSW Ministry of Health requirements

Instructions on how to submit the required information via ClinConnect is found on the link below:

http://immunisation.cystm.com/providing-evidence-of-immunisation/submitting-my-

information-to-nsw-health-when-studying-at-une/

To be eligible to attend clinical placement all students must meet NSW Ministry of Health verification

requirements within the ClinConnect system by the first trimester of study. These include:

1. Adult Vaccination as per the NSW Ministry of Health requirements for Category A Health

Care Workers (Any interim compliance issued by NSW Ministry of Health – has individual

dates of issue and expiry) Please refer to the HNE-ClinConnect Website for specific

information re requirements

2. National Criminal History Check**:

All documentation must be submitted via ClinConnect so that immunisation compliance is completed prior

to undertaking placement. If students are unable to complete the hepatitis B vaccination and testing or

TB screening they may be allowed to attend placement providing they have completed all other

immunisation requirements and have had at least 1 hepatitis B vaccination. Information in relation to

Immunisation and Criminal Record Check requirements is made available to students prior to and on

commencement of the course.

http://immunisation.cystm.com/

http://immunisation.cystm.com/immunisation-compliance



Immunisation and Student Vaccinations

Students must be appropriately vaccinated prior to entering any NSW Ministry of Health Facility.

Further information on the mandatory Immunisation requirements for students is available for students

by accessing the compulsory ClinConnect Student Education Module located at


Students are required to follow the instructions and guidelines provided within the module site. If after

reviewing the information students remain uncertain in regards to requirements they are requested to

make a time to see the Clinical Placement Office for assistance.

Tuberculosis Screening (TB) – All students are required to complete a NSW Ministry of Health TB

Screening form at the commencement of each year prior to undertaking any Clinical Placements. The

information provided on the form will be used to determine if a student requires tuberculin skin testing

(TST). TST screening is required if a person was born in or has resided for more than three months in a

high incidence country. All students are required to complete a TB screening form provided on the HNE

ClinConnect website. Once the form is completed and submitted Students and the Clinical Placement

Office will be advised by the ClinConnect team if they require TST screening. Students advised to attend

screening will need to attend the UNE Medical Centre clinic for further referrals to occur. The UNE Medical

Centre will advise the Clinical Placement Office and students of the date and time of the skin testing.

Please note that off campus students will need to make their own TST screening arrangements via their

local GP or staff health unit if required.

We recommend you make several photocopies of your vaccination documentation in case you

misplace the original.

National Criminal History Check:

All students are required to undergo a National Criminal History Record Check before undertaking

Clinical Placement. This is a requirement of NSW Ministry of Health and is mandatory for all

personnel (including students on placement) practicing in NSW hospitals and health care facilities.

Absolute confidentiality is assured in the conduct of these checks.

Students must have a current (expires 3 years from date of issue) National Criminal History Check

and international students must also have an International Police Check or Statutory declaration.

Please refer to the below information for options on how to obtain a National Criminal History Check.

NSW Police (http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/)

Applications must be completed online, they normally take 10-14 working days to complete but

can take up to 20 days

There is a fee of approximately $52 which must be paid by the student directly to the police

service

Application information can be found at:

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/about_us/structure/specialist_operations/forensic_services/crimin

al_records_section

Australian Federal Police (http://www.afp.gov.au/)

Applications can be completed online or printed and posted can take up to 25 days to process

There is a fee of approximately $50 which must be paid by the student directly to the police

service



Application information can be found at:

http://www.afp.gov.au/what-wedo/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx#forms

IF choosing to apply via NSW or Federal Police, a National Police Certificate will be mailed to the

address provided by the student.

Students may also apply for National Criminal History Check via an accredited broker.

A list of approved agents can be found online: https://www.acic.gov.au/our-

services/national-police- checks/information-individuals

Regardless of how it is issued, a valid National Criminal History Check must comply with the

following requirements:

It must be from a an approved broker, (as listed on the website) or an Australian State

NSW Police or Territory Police Force or the Australian Federal Police, and

It must state that it is a National or Australia wide check, and

It must include the student's full name and their date of birth, and

It must not have any offences listed (students with criminal history must provide a Clinical

Placement Authority Card (CPAC) or conditional letter from the Employment Screening and

Review Unit, NSW HealthShare), AND

The name on the Police Certificate must be the same name as on the Student's ID card.

Students are reminded that the National Criminal History Check is only valid for 3 years from the

date of issue.

If a student’s National Criminal History Check shows any offences or pending charges students

will be required by the NSW Ministry of Health to undertake a Risk Assessment.

All students must take their original Certificate with them on each Hospital Clinical

Placement. Failure to present your original document may result in the health facility denying

your placement.

If students have any questions or concerns relating to immunisation or National Criminal history

checks please discuss this with the Clinical Placement Office.

UNE specific placement Requirements

In addition to the above, students must meet the following UNE mandatory requirements by the end

of the first Trimester of Study.

Working with Children Check (relevant to the State) It is a UNE requirement that all students undergo a NSW Working with Children Check. This

process must be completed and evidence of your WWCC number and expiry date uploaded to the

online InPlace database prior to the commencement of the first Clinical Placement. Information

about the Working with Children Check and how to apply can be found at


Please note that a Working with Children Check is mandatory regardless of which

State/Territory in Australia you will be completing your practicum. Please check the State’s

requirement for a Working with Children Check as it may not be called the same, for example

in Qld you would require a “Blue Card” and times for approval may differ for each

State/Territory.

http://www.afp.gov.au/what-wedo/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx#forms

https://www.acic.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks/information-individuals



https://www.crimtrac.gov.au/national-police-checks

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/about_us/structure/specialist_operations/forensic_services/criminal_records_section



Completion of First Aid and CPR You are required to complete a First Aid and CPR Certificate, which is to remain current for the duration

of the Degree and during your practicum placement.

Student Declaration/Fitness for Practice All students are required to complete an electronic Student Declaration Form on InPlace at the

commencement of Trimester 1. Students must read the questions carefully and ensure that they fully

understand and comply with all compulsory requirements for the practicum program program. Students

MUST complete the document prior to commencement of their first Placement. It is the individual

student’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of the contents of the declaration and abide by it at

all times when enrolled in the practicum unit.

Students who are aware of any chronic or acute injuries, illnesses (including mental health) or other such

issues that may affect them in the practicum setting will be required to provide a Fitness for Practice

Certificate signed by their Medical Practitioner prior to commencement of placement.

Declaration to be completed on InPlace

I declare that I have read or presented the documents outlined below. Additionally, I

understand the requirements that will be expected of me in relation to the placement

component of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Clinical Exercise

Physiology degree and I agree to comply with these requirements..

I will upload onto InPlace a current First Aid Certificate and a current Cardio Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to undertaking my first Clinical Placement.

I will provide evidence that I have undertaken a Working with Children Check by uploading

my Working with Children Check letter by the 1st Trimester prior to my first Placement.

I am aware of the inherent requirements associated with the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports

Science/Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree as outlined in the Student

Handbook and I agree to notify the Placement Office and/or the Course Coordinator if I

believe I may have difficulty meeting the requirements.

I agree that the Placement Office may supply my contact information to relevant Health facility

staff as required.

I undertake to notify the Placement Office about injuries or conditions that will affect my safety

in the setting as soon as I become aware of these (as outlined in the Student Handbook) and

I will provide a Fitness for practice Certificate that indicates full clearance to perform duties

of placement.

I am aware that a number of requirements such as the First Aid and CPR Certificates,

Criminal History Check (Police check), Working with Children Check and Interim Compliance

issued by NSW Health have expiry dates. It is my responsibility to ensure that these

documents are valid for the duration of my placements.

I am required to wear a UNE Exercise and Sports Science shirt to identify me as practicum

student.

I understand that Students who do not meet any of the above mandatory requirements will

be unable to progress to a placement experience.


What the Supervisor expects from you? The Clinical Placement Office will provide you with contact details for each placement supervisor

and advise you of a suitable time frame to call/meet with the placement supervisor prior to the

commencement of the placement. You are required to make contact with the Placement Supervisor

within the advised time frame in order to confirm the following placement details:

Placement date – start and finish;

Placement physical address and contact details;

Placement schedule – days, start and finish times;

Allocated break times;

Personal hygiene, dress standards and grooming – i.e clothing, footwear, jewelry, hair, etc.

You will be required to wear a UNE Exercise and Sports Science practicum shirt.

Time and place of initial meeting at the start of placement;

Additional paperwork or reading requirements; and

Expected exposure, duties and responsibilities.

You are also responsible for the following: The submission of all mandatory documentation onto InPlace prior to commencement of

placement. **Please note that if you are planning on completing a professional placement in

a Hospital setting that you must complete any mandatory requirements as per the Health

requirements of that State/Territory.

Ensuring that you complete ALL mandatory placement hours within the ascribed period

(Trimester 2, July to October)

Maintaining a daily log of all placement hours via InPlace

The completion of any required reading/familiarisation tasks set out by the placement facility

prior to commencing placement e.g. ClinConnect requirements

All expenses associated with the placement (for example travel, accommodation and meal

costs

Ensuring confidentiality of information with respect to client and professional placement

facility records

Informing the placement supervisor if you feel that adequate guidance and/or opportunities

for development are not being provided or you are unable to follow the professional

placement supervisor’s instructions

Notifying the placement supervisor if you expect to be late to the placement site throughout

the placement.

Notifying the placement supervisor if you are unwell during the placement. In the case of

illness that extends over a period of time, please notify the Clinical Placement Office as soon

as possible. The Clinical Placement Office will work with the placement supervisor to identify

if there is scope to make up for the missed hours/days.

Displaying enthusiasm and willingness to assist and be receptive to professional advice while

undertaking professional placement.

Maintaining open communication with the placement supervisor and Clinical Placement

Office with respect to placement expectations and outcomes.

Seeking information and feedback from the placement supervisor to assist with learning

Ensuring the placement supervisor completes the Supervisor Feedback Report and that the

report is forwarded to the Clinical Placement Office as soon as possible.

Completing a Site Feedback Report at completion of placement and forwarding to the Clinical

Placement Office as soon as possible.


What you can expect from the Clinical Placement Office?

Please see timeline below for actions and communication from the Clinical Placement Office

over the duration of your placement.

Initial communication Email request to provide the Clinical

Placement Office with your top 3 preferred

locations for placement. This email may

include a survey asking for more

information to assist with placements.

Placement communication Please note: The Clinical Placement

Office will make initial contact with ALL

placement sites. Students are not to

contact placement sites in the first

instance. The Clinical Placement Office

will endeavor to offer you existing

placement sites that match your preferred

locations. There will also be some rural

and hospital placement opportunities that

will be offered. We will advise you of any

subsidized accommodation options to

assist you.

Confirmation of placement Contact from the Clinical Placement Office

and an email confirming your placement

details, start/end dates and providing the

following:

- Link to the Student Practicum

Portal for access to the UNE

Student Handbook

- Log-in details for InPlace

Completion of first week of placement The Clinical Placement Office will contact

you via phone call and/or email to see how

your first week of placement is going.

Please contact the Clinical Placement

Office in the first instance if you have any

queries or concerns about your placement

site.

Half way point check The Clinical Placement Office will contact

you half way through your placement to

check that you are achieving your

competencies and that you are happy with

your placement site and Supervisor.

Please ensure that the half way Supervisor

Feedback Report is submitted.

Reminder to complete daily log The Clinical Placement Office will send


regular reminders throughout the

placement to remind you to complete your

daily log on InPlace.

Site Feedback Form The Clinical Placement Office will send you

a reminder to complete the Site Feedback

Form.

Completion of placement The Clinical Placement Office will contact

you to confirm the finalisation of your daily

log in InPlace and to confirm the final

Supervisor Feedback Report has been

submitted.

Insurance and UNE Agreement All students on professional placement are covered by insurance. UNE covers full public risk and

professional indemnity insurance in relation to acts and omissions of students undertaken as part of

their university program, and university staff while acting for and on behalf of UNE.

A student placement agreement must be signed by representatives of both UNE and the placement

facility, prior to the commencement of any placement activity associated with the facility. The Clinical

Placement Office will ensure that a UNE Placement Agreement is completed prior to your placement.


GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT

The Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for: Ensuring that the student has submitted all appropriate documentation prior to commencing

professional placement.

Ensuring that a student professional placement agreement, signed by representatives of both

UNE and the placement facility, is in place prior to the commencement of any placement

activity associated with the facility.

Liaising with placement facilities in order to schedule appropriate professional placement

dates.

Sourcing appropriate placement facilities for the student.

The allocation of an appropriate student to a placement agency.

Providing support to the student and the placement supervisor with respect to professional

placement expectations.

Liaising with the student and placement supervisor with respect to matters of grievance

and/or conflict.

The compilation and maintenance of records associated with placement facility contacts,

student placement allocations and hours and assessment items.

Collation of placement supervisor feedback regarding the student’s performance during the

professional placement.

Random review of student activities at the placement facility during the allocated placement,

with the permission of the placement supervisor prior to the visit.

The Clinical Placement Educator is responsible for: Sourcing appropriate placement facilities for the student.

Liaising with professional placement facilities in order to schedule appropriate professional

placement dates.

Providing support to the student and the placement supervisor with respect to professional

placement expectations.

Liaising with the student and placement supervisor with respect to matters of grievance

and/or conflict.

The compilation and maintenance of records associated with placement facility contacts,

student placement allocations and hours and assessment items.

Random review of student activities at the placement facility during the allocated professional

placement, with the permission of the placement supervisor prior to the visit.

Accountability Whilst on Placement, you are directly accountable to the Clinical Placement Office and must be

under the supervision of a suitably qualified Supervisor as per ESSA requirements.

If any problem arises, you should refer the matter to the Clinical Placement Office. If the Clinical

Placement Team are not available, problems should be referred to the Course Coordinator.

The Clinical Placement Coordinator or Clinical Placement Educator must be notified if the normal

course of a Placement is altered in any way or if there is any problem during your Placement.


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT DURING PLACEMENTS

Professional Conduct During the placement experience you are expected to work in a professional manner and to uphold

the standards required. You are also ambassadors for UNE and a guest in health care facilities, as

such you must be aware of and display an appropriate professional appearance, attitude and

conduct during each clinical placement.

NSW Ministry of Health requires that you have read the NSW Ministry of Health Code of Conduct

and signed a form confirming that you have read, understood and will comply with the NSW Ministry

of Health Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct You are required to comply with The University of New England Act of 1993 and with the University of

New England Rules. Unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated during your Clinical Placement and may

result in failure of the clinical component of your unit.

It is an expectation that you, are aware of, and follow ESSA's code of professional conduct. To read the full ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice - follow the link below: (please copy and paste this link into a browser)

https://www.essa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Code-of-Ethics-and-Professional-Conduct.pdf

Student presentation Whilst on practicum you will be required to wear a UNE Exercise and Sport Science Practicum

shirt. You will be required to comply with the UNE code of conduct and any specifics indicated by

the placement site.

The Exercise and Sports Science Practicum shirts are available from the Clinical Placement Office

and can be paid for online. You can find a link on the Student Practicum Portal or here: Buy shirts

online

Working while on placement Due to professional and ethical responsibility, you are expected to be well prepared for placement,

and have an obligation to be well rested prior to your placement. Being employed full or part time

during the placement period may not allow you to meet these obligations as there are work health

and safety implications associated with this practice.

If you are working full or part time hours whilst attending placement, you may be placing yourself at

risk under work health and safety legislation and may also be at high risk in the event of any litigation

from adverse outcomes. You are expected to discuss any external work/family commitments that

may affect your placement with the Clinical Placement Office and your placement supervisor.



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Confidentiality Students are not permitted to discuss confidential matters by any means including via Facebook,

Twitter or other social sites.

You have a legal and moral obligation to maintain confidentiality. The legal and ethical

responsibilities to ensure privacy and confidentiality for patient/clients and agencies begins now and

is expected to remain throughout your professional life.

Punctuality You are required to notify the Clinical Placement Staff and the clinical placement site where you are rostered if you expect to be late for any shift. Being punctual is considered an important element of a satisfactory practical evaluation and demonstrates professionalism. If you are late more than once during a Clinical Placement without an acceptable justification you will be asked to "show cause" as to why you should not be withdrawn from the placement.

Mobile Phones and other Electronic Devices You are not permitted to carry a mobile phone or other electronic devices (such as iPods) with you during clinical placement. You may access these devices whilst on a designated break time only. If it is imperative that you be reachable by mobile phone (emergency only) you must gain permission from the Clinical Partner or Facilitator to carry it on you.

Illness You are not able to participate in your clinical practice if you are unwell. If you experience illness during

your scheduled clinical placement, you must advise the Clinical Placement Office and must seek

appropriate health care. For any days absent due to illness you will be required to provide a medical

certificate.

If you are absent for more than one day during clinical placement, you will be required to make up

the time. Failure to provide a medical certificate will result in you having to make up time missed no

matter the amount of time absent from placement. Medical Certificates must be from a medical

doctor.

You are reminded that it is a requirement that a copy of the Medical Certificate is sent to the Clinical

Placement Office.

In the case of long-term acute or chronic illness or other such cause (including pregnancy) you will

be required to have a Medical Practitioner complete a Fitness for Practice certificate clearing you to

undertake clinical placement.

Leave of Absence If you require leave during your placement for compassionate leave or some other emergency, you

must advise the Clinical Placement Coordinator. If days missed are not made up before the end of

the placement, a special "Make-Up" placement will need to be organised and Special Extension of

Time (SET) application submitted as per the UNE Assessment Policy. In the normal course of events,

students are prohibited from working in excess of seven days straight during any one placement. If

you believe that this will be necessary to complete your placement, you will need to obtain permission

from the Clinical Placement Office.


WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY During Clinical Placements and during all class and laboratory sessions you are obliged to work

under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2000 to facilitate and uphold health and safety. As a

student attending Clinical Placement within health care facilities and during clinical laboratory

sessions on campus you are expected to;-

Work safely at all times within the work environment

Cooperate and follow reasonable instructions

Wear, use and care for protective equipment where provided

Not willfully endanger the safety of yourself or others

Refer to policy/procedure manuals for guidance

Injuries and Accidents If students are injured during their placement they must follow the procedures set by the Health

Facility in which they are located. Report the injury immediately to the Clinical Placement Office Staff.

If an injury is received, students should complete the health facility incident report. Any incident report

completed during the placement should be copied and provided to the Clinical Placement Office

Staff, so it can go on record for UNE Work Health and Safety.


APPENDIX A - SUPERVISOR FEEDBACK REPORT EXAMPLES

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science

Supervisors’ Feedback Report

Students are to be evaluated against the six (6) learning outcomes of the exercise and sports science

practicum program, which are based on the Professional Standards for Exercise Science as set by

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

As a supervisor in our practicum program, we ask that you draw upon your industry experience to

assess our student against these learning outcomes. Based on your observations of the student in your

workplace, please use the marking scheme below to indicate whether the student meets the required

standard of Entry Level Exercise Scientist.

We would appreciate the completion of this report halfway through the student’s placement, and at the

completion of the student’s placement. Please complete this report in consultation with the student to

provide an opportunity for reflective practice and an open environment for the student to ask questions

and receive clarification.

Marking Scheme

1 = Significant deficit exists

2 = Well below the required standard

3 = Nearly meets the required standard

4 = Meets the required standard

5 = Exceeds the required standard

6 = Well above the required standard

7 = Significantly exceeds the required standard

N/A = Not Applicable


Student Name

Practicum Site

Supervisor Name

Feedback on Generic Professional Standards

Learning Outcome 1: Communication

Demonstrates appropriate and effective verbal and

non-verbal communication with clients and carers

1-7


non-verbal communication with colleagues, peers,

other health professionals and stakeholders

1-7

Satisfies all reporting requirements of an exercise

professional, including data input and recording,

written reports, case notes, management plans

1-7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Learning Outcome 2: Assessment and Prescription

Accurately and efficiently collects relevant

subjective and objective data and performs

appropriate physical assessments

1-7

Accurately and efficiently interprets relevant

subjective and objective information and physical

assessment data

1-7

Applies evidence-based practice to prescribe a

safe and effective exercise intervention based on

data interpretation and client’s exercise tolerance,

physical capacity and motivation level

1-7


Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Learning Outcome 3: Exercise Delivery

Ensures a safe exercise environment when

delivering an exercise intervention 1-7

Effectively guides and educates the client

throughout the exercise intervention 1-7

Employs a range of tools and methods to monitor

and evaluate exercise load 1-7

Identifies and demonstrates a wide range of

exercise modalities, and selects appropriate

exercises and equipment to suit client needs and

abilities

1-7

Regresses or progresses the client accordingly 1-7

Applies motor learning and skill acquisition

principles for teaching and correcting movement

and technique

1-7

Applies motor control, functional anatomy and

biomechanical principles to assess movement and

technique

1-7

Identifies contraindications for exercise

participation associated with chronic/complex

conditions and shows an awareness of

pathophysiology underpinning these

contraindications

1-7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________


Learning Outcome 4: Behavioural Change and Lifestyle Modification

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Learning Outcome 5: Risk Stratification

Identifies risks associated with exercise

prescription and delivery 1-7

Applies strategies to minimise identified risk

1-7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Identifies relevant stages of behavioural change and addresses challenges in lifestyle modification throughout client assessment and prescription

1-7

Employs methods of facilitating behavioural change throughout exercise delivery in order to improve exercise compliance and lifestyle choices

1-7


Learning Outcome 6: Professional Practice

Demonstrates an understanding of client

confidentiality and privacy 1-7

Appropriate with respect to agreed expectations

of their dress, attitude and behaviour 1-7

Punctual for shifts and in contact in a timely

manner where unforeseen circumstances prevent

them from attending placement

1-7

Recognises professional weaknesses and

actively engages in self-directed learning, seeks

timely feedback and appropriate support

1-7

Practises ethically, responsibly and in

accordance with ESSA’s Code of Professional

Conduct and Ethical Practice

1-7

Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the

Scope of Practice of an Accredited Exercise

Physiologist

1-7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___/___/____


Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Supervisors’ Feedback Report

Students are to be evaluated against the six (6) learning outcomes of the exercise physiology practicum

program, which are based on the Professional Standards for Exercise Science and Accredited Exercise

Physiologists as set by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

As a supervisor in our practicum program, we ask that you draw upon your industry experience to

assess our student against these learning outcomes in each pathology domain. Based on your

observations of the student in your workplace, please use the marking scheme below to indicate

whether the student meets the required standard of an Entry Level Exercise Physiologist.

We would appreciate the completion of this report halfway through the student’s placement, and at the

completion of the student’s placement. Please complete this report in consultation with the student to

provide an opportunity for reflective practice and an open environment for the student to ask questions

and receive clarification.

Marking Scheme

1 = Significant deficit exists

2 = Well below the required standard

3 = Nearly meets the required standard

4 = Meets the required standard

5 = Exceeds the required standard

6 = Well above the required standard

7= Significantly exceeds the required standard

N/A = Not Applicable


Student Name

Practicum Site

Supervisor Name

Feedback on Generic Professional Standards

Learning Outcome 1: Communication


non-verbal communication with clients and carers 1 - 7


non-verbal communication with colleagues, peers,

other health professionals and stakeholders

1 - 7

Satisfies all clinical reporting requirements of an

exercise professional, including data input and

recording, written reports, case notes, management

plans

1 - 7

Learning Outcome 2: Assessment and Prescription

Assessed in pathology domains Learning Outcome 3: Exercise Delivery

Assessed in pathology domains Learning Outcome 4: Behavioural Change and Lifestyle Modification

Identifies relevant stages of behavioural change and

addresses challenges in lifestyle modification

throughout client assessment and prescription

1 - 7

Employs methods of facilitating behavioural change

throughout exercise delivery in order to improve

exercise compliance and lifestyle choices

1 - 7

Learning Outcome 5: Risk Stratification

Identifies risks associated with exercise prescription

and delivery 1 - 7

Applies strategies to minimise identified risk

1 - 7


Learning Outcome 6: Professional Practice

Demonstrates an understanding of client

confidentiality and privacy 1 - 7

Appropriate with respect to agreed expectations of

their dress, attitude and behaviour 1 - 7

Punctual for shifts and in contact in a timely manner

where unforeseen circumstances prevent them from

attending placement

1 - 7

Recognises professional weaknesses and actively

engages in self-directed learning, seeks timely

feedback and appropriate support

1 - 7

Practises ethically, responsibly and in accordance

with ESSA’s Code of Professional Conduct and

Ethical Practice

1 - 7

Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the

Scope of Practice of an Accredited Exercise

Physiologist

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Feedback on Pathology-Specific Professional Standards Cardiovascular Domain Target Conditions: Ischaemic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart failure, arrhythmias and pacemakers, hypertension, peripheral artery disease, valve disease

Accurately identifies and examines cardiovascular

pathological bases of disease, arrhythmias and

pacemakers, cardiac diagnostic and prognostic

procedures, cardiac medicines and treatments, and

cardiovascular indications and contraindications to

exercise

1 - 7


Displays sound knowledge of the evidence base for

frequency, intensity, mode, duration, volume and

progression of exercise prescription for all target

conditions in this domain

1 - 7

Demonstrates ability to design and implement

monitoring techniques to assess clinical status

before, during and after exercise for all target

conditions in this domain, including adequate

measurement of blood pressure at rest and during

exercise, and the use of ECG and non-ECG

methods to identify arrhythmias

1 - 7

Demonstrates ability to select and implement

measurement/assessment techniques that measure

and assess clients’ clinical and functional status and

exercise ranges and limits for all target conditions in

this domain

1 – 7

Recognises and responds to changes in clients’

clinical status and safety factors before, during and

after exercise for all target conditions in this domain,

including cardiac arrhythmias, inappropriate blood

pressures, and other adverse cardiac signs and

symptoms

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________


Musculoskeletal Domain

Target Conditions: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, acute/sub-acute/chronic

specific and non-specific musculoskeletal pain/injuries/disabilities

Differentiates the pathological bases for all target

conditions in this domain 1 - 7

Demonstrates a sound understanding of functional body

mechanics and its relationship with rehabilitation 1 - 7

Distinguishes common testing procedures,

medical/surgical/other interventions and prescribed

medications for a wide range of target conditions in this

domain

1 - 7



progression of exercise prescription for all target


1 - 7

Identifies contraindications for exercise for all target

conditions in this domain 1 - 7

Demonstrates ability to design and implement monitoring

techniques to assess clinical status before, during and

after exercise for all target conditions in this domain

1 - 7


measurement/assessment techniques that measure and

assess clients’ clinical and functional status and exercise

ranges and limits for all target conditions in this domain

1 - 7

Recognises and responds to changes in clients’ clinical

status and safety factors before, during and after

exercise for all target conditions in this domain

1 - 7

Designs and evaluates pre-employment screening tools,

functional capacity assessments and interventions that

consider client needs, duties, job tasks and other

workplace requirements

1 - 7

Able to report status and progress to stakeholders such

as client, referrer, NTD, insurer etc, using good reporting

principles and in accordance with legislative and

compensable scheme requirements

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Cancer Domain


Target Conditions: Breast, prostrate, colorectal

Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to translate

information regarding, the pathological bases of

target conditions and the role of health professionals

in multidisciplinary care of cancer patients

1 - 7



medications for a wide range of target conditions in

this domain

1 - 7



progression of exercise prescription for a wide range

of target conditions in this domain

1 - 7

Identify contraindications for exercise for a wide

range of target conditions in this domain 1 - 7



before, during and after exercise for a wide range of

target conditions in this domain

1 - 7




exercise ranges and limits for a wide range target


1 - 7



after exercise for a wide range of target conditions in

this domain

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Kidney Domain


Target Conditions: Chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy,

polycystic kidney disease, long-term medication use, infectious kidney disease, acute kidney failure,

end stage kidney disease

Differentiates the pathological bases for a wide





this domain

1 - 7





1 - 7

Identifies relative and absolute contraindications for

exercise for a wide range of target conditions in this

domain, including dialysis, blood pressure and

impaired physiological response/s

1 - 7





1 - 7






1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Mental Health Domain


Target Conditions: Anxiety disorders, affective disorders, psychotic disorders, stressors-related

disorders


range of target conditions in this domain, with

consideration of co-morbid cardio metabolic

presentations

1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7





1 - 7







1 - 7






1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7

Identifies and responds to barriers for exercise

participation in this population, including

sociocultural/economic factors

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Metabolic Domain


Target Conditions: overweight and obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemias (acquired and

familial), Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, sleep apnoea, polycystic ovarian syndrome






this domain

1 - 7





1 - 7







1 - 7






1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Neurological Domain


Target Conditions: Stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis,

Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury






this domain

1 - 7





1 - 7







1 - 7






1 - 7

Demonstrates ability to set up an appropriate

exercise environment to accommodate accessibility

and mobility needs of the neurological client

1 - 7

Demonstrates sound manual handling technique to

assist with neurological client transfers 1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Respiratory/Pulmonary Domain

Target Conditions: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis







this domain

1 - 7





1 - 7







1 - 7






1 - 7




this domain

1 - 7

Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___/___/____


APPENDIX B – STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM EXAMPLE

Student Feedback Form

Student Name: _____________________________

Completion of these feedback tables is mandatory

To ensure our practicum program continues to provide quality learning experiences we need your

feedback. Please respond to the following questions and provide additional comments where possible.

Please read each of the statements in the grid below and indicate the extent to which you agree with

each of the statements by placing a number the box.

Scale 1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Agree

3 = Uncertain

4 = Disagree

5 = Strongly disagree

Practicum Program Feedback

Statement Score

The practicum program requirements were clearly explained

Practicum program staff were efficient and timely

Practicum program staff provided me with the support and advice needed

The workload was appropriate for the credit point value

Assessment items were relevant and appropriate

The practicum program was well administered

I feel that the unit helped me to develop as a professional


Please provide suggestions on how the practicum program could be changed so that it provided

students with more effective professional development?

Supervisor Feedback

(Complete one feedback table for each of your supervisors)

Site:

Supervisor Name:

Statement Score

My site supervisor conducted themselves professionally

My supervisor had good content knowledge

My supervisor was accessible for consultation and advice when needed

My supervisor fostered and supported my learning

My supervisor had realistic expectations of my capabilities and commitment

My supervisor communicated well

My site supervisor helped you develop as a professional

Would you recommend this supervisor to another student?

Additional comments:

Site:

Supervisor Name:

Statement Score











Site:

Supervisor Name:

Statement Score










Site:

Supervisor Name:

Statement Score











Site Feedback

(Complete one feedback table for each of the sites you visited)

Site Name:

Statement Score

The hours of work were reasonable

Transport and access to the site was easily negotiated for me and/or clients

The site offered relevant experiences for my learning

The site offered working conditions with sound OH & S practices

The physical facilities were suitable for the work being conducted

Would you recommend this site to another student?


Site Name:


Statement Score








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Statement Score








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