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. 2021 Aug 3;14:2053–2066. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S308032

Table 4.

Characteristics of Additional Student-Led Clinics Consulted

Student-Led Clinics (Alphabetical) Description of Student-Led Health Service Student Disciplines (Alphabetical) Population Served
Otago Polytechnic Massage Clinic Undergraduate massage programme students deliver massage therapy and write client notes under supervision (approx. student:staff ratio 3:1). Students complete 50–70 hours at the clinic/year depending on level of study.
  • Massage

Self-referrals of staff, students, and general public.
University of Otago Physiotherapy Clinic Undergraduates in 2nd-4th year of study and postgraduates deliver treatment under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist. Placement lengths vary between 1 morning/week for 3 weeks to 6 weeks full time (approx. student:staff ratio 4:1).
  • Physiotherapy

Self-referrals of students, staff, and general public with musculoskeletal injuries and balance challenges.
Victoria University Psychology Centre Students in 4–6th year of study (postgraduate clinical psychology programme). Students lead care under supervision of clinical psychologist.
  • Psychology

Self-referrals or via GPs for clients (children, youth, and adults) with mild-moderate mental health needs.
Wintec Biokinetic Clinic Students design and run exercise programmes with referred clients under supervision of accredited clinical exercise physiologist. Programmes last 8 weeks.
  • Clinical exercise physiology

Clients accessing the Green Prescription programme through Sport Waikato; referrals from local primary healthcare providers.