Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice

About APP

A shared framework for understanding and developing physiotherapy students’ performance on clinical placement.

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What is the APP?

The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) is a validated instrument used by clinical educators and students to assess workplace performance in pre-registration physiotherapy placements.

Its 20 items are grouped into seven domains, providing a structure for discussing observable performance, feedback, and learning goals.

Where APPLinkup fits in

APPLinkup brings the assessment process online, connecting students, clinical educators, facilities, and universities.

Use the platform to complete placement assessments and support feedback and reporting throughout the student’s clinical education experience.

Seven domains of practice

  • Professional behaviour
  • Communication
  • Assessment
  • Analysis and planning
  • Intervention
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Risk management

Build confidence with the APP

Explore preparation materials, example assessment forms, and educator guidance in the Education Centre.

For background on the instrument and its domains, read the APP clinical educator resource manual.

Read the APP manual (PDF)