PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR EARLY LIFESPAN AND GENDER-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
PTY5ELG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will extend their knowledge and skills relating to physiotherapy assessment and management in the practice areas of paediatrics, women's health and continence. The paediatrics module will cover the theoretical background for assessing and managing children with posture and movement disorders. The women's health module will introduce the aetiology, pathology, clinical features and complications, pertaining to conditions specific to women, that are amenable to physiotherapy care. The continence module will introduce the assessment and management of continence problems occurring in women and men, with the emphasis on incontinence resulting from pelvic floor muscle weakness.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sally Sheppard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed PTY4MUP, PTY4NEP, PTY4CAP, PTY4PCP and be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSPP, HZHSPB - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. HMPYP, HMPYPB - Master of Physiotherapy Practice.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Paediatric physical therapy | Recommended | Tecklin, J 2008 | 4TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA. |
| Readings | Women's health in physical therapy | Recommended | Irion, J & Irion, G 2010 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WIKINS, PHILADELPHIA |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa Hanson
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 34
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
PracticalWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
Field TripWeek: 30 - 34
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa Hanson
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 39
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 35 - 39
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 39
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
PracticalWeek: 35 - 39
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 35 - 39
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
Field TripWeek: 35 - 39
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa Hanson
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 40 - 44
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 40 - 44
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 40 - 44
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
PracticalWeek: 40 - 44
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 40 - 44
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
Field TripWeek: 40 - 44
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Sheppard
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 30 - 34
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
PracticalWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 34
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 34
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 35-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Sheppard
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 35 - 39
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 35 - 39
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
PracticalWeek: 35 - 39
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 39
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
TutorialWeek: 35 - 39
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 39
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 40-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Sheppard
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 40 - 44
One 2.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 40 - 44
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Combined with PTY5MCP"
PracticalWeek: 40 - 44
Five 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 40 - 44
One 8.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"Class not set at a specific time. Subject involves stuctured online learning during the study period."
TutorialWeek: 40 - 44
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 40 - 44
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment. | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task. | 40 |
| Two online video case presentation assignment (1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: A pass in this assessment task | 40 |