Physiotherapy

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An exciting part of the Physiotherapy degree involves on the job training through Work Integrated Learning.

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) journey, the following tabs contain important information and guides to ensure students are aware of their WIL requirements.

The following indicates compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (4405PH)

  • PHS249 Integrating Physiotherapy Practice (75 hours)
  • PHS416 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 1 (160 hours)
  • PHS417 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 2 (160 hours)
  • PHS418 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 3 (160 hours)
  • PHS419 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 4 (160 hours)
  • PHS424 Physiotherapy Capstone Placement (160 hours)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (integrated Honours) (4505BP)

  • PHS249 Integrating Physiotherapy Practice (75 hours)
  • PHS416 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 1 (160 hours)
  • PHS417 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 2 (160 hours)
  • PHS418 Physiotherapy Competency Placement 3 (160 hours)
  • PHS424 Physiotherapy Capstone Placement (160 hours)

It is mandatory as a Charles Sturt University student to obtain and maintain NSW Health and Charles Sturt University compliance requirements. The following information will assist in achieving student compliance.

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due first year of study and no later than 30 June

  • Australian National Police Check
  • NSW Health Code of Conduct
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • Influenza vaccination

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Highly Recommended

  • COVID-19 vaccination

Visit NSW Health for more information

Use the following checklist to help organise requirements:

Download the NSW Health compliance checklist

Once NSW Health student compliance requirements are obtained, email them to MLHD-ClinConnect@health.nsw.gov.au for processing. Please enter in the email subject line your: CSU / student ID / Student name / Discipline / Compliance.

Charles Sturt University WIL student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due first year of study and no later than 30 June

  • First Aid including CPR
  • Working with Children Checks
  • Uniforms & Student Placement ID Card

Charles Sturt University WIL student compliance requirements – Highly Recommended

  • Mental Health First Aid

Visit Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Brightspace site for more information

Download the discipline requirements checklist

Once Charles Sturt University WIL requirements are obtained, instructions on how to upload to InPlace can be found on the above Brightspace.

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning journey the following services provide important information:

  • Student support services – Student Charter, Financial support, technical support, Special Consideration, Make a complaint and Appeals and reviews.
  • Support and wellbeing services – Access to Disability services, First Nations students, International students, Research students, LGBTIQA+ students, Refugee students, Elite athletes.
  • Three Rivers Department of Rural Health – Support for eligible students with subsidised accommodation or financial assistance while on placement in the Three Rivers locations, Online learning modules, access to the Charles Sturt Student Rural Health Club, rural career opportunities and pathways to further health study. Students can also access the UDRH map here which has all of the UDRH mapped across Australia with contact details to check their placement locations.
  • Scholarships and Grants – Access to apply for Charles Sturt University Scholarships and Grants and also from external providers.
  • WorkPlace Health and Safety Incident management reporting – reporting an incident or hazard within 24hrs or as soon as possible after the event via the Protecht online form
  • Insurance - Work Integrated Learning Student Insurance

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) journey, the following resources provide important information:

Three Rivers Department of Rural Health – Online modules for the following:

  • Continuing Professional development
  • Connecting organisations with students
  • Become a Clinical Supervisor
  • Placement modules

Need help or assistance?

Please contact the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Team

Phone: +61 26933 3010
Email: FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au