PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5PDM
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will be given the opportunity to learn the scientific and clinical bases of contemporary musculoskeletal physiotherapy in professional development programs approved by the School of Physiotherapy and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Relevant anatomy, physiology, radiology, medical sciences, psychology, basic clinical reasoning and practical skills are taught with particular emphasis on clinical application and evidence based practice. In addition to the core material presented at approved professional development courses, students have the flexibility to enrol in other courses specific to their needs.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Edmund Leahy
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HCMP - Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or HZSPMY - Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / Master of Sports Physiotherapy
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 | Clinical reasoning for manual therapists | Prescribed | Jones, M., Rivett, D | BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN, EDINBURGH, 2004 |
| Readings | Clinical Sports Medicine | Recommended | Brukner P; Khan K | MCGRAW-HILL,(EDS) 2006 2ND ED. |
| Readings | Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy | Recommended | Boyling J; Jull G | CHURCHILL, LIVINGSTONE 3RD ED.,(EDS 2004) |
Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Edmund Leahy
Class requirements
Professional Development Programs
One 13.0 days professional development programs per study period and delivered via blended.
"104 hours of attendance at professional development programs approved by the School of Physiotherapy and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This must include the Spinal 1 course, Level 1 Sports course and the Spinal 2 courses which are offered by Australian Physiotherapy Association. In addition to contact time, students are expected to complete pre and post course reading tasks as well as practising techniques to achieve required competencies. Students enrolled in the combined masters program (HZSPMP) who have already completed PTY5PDS may be eligible for credit for hours and assignments in this subject."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| total of 7,500 word assignments | 750 words for each 10 hours need to be completed. HZSPMP and HCMP students who have completed PTY5PDS are required to complete 50% of the assessment tasks. Hurdle requirement is a completed spreadsheet of planned professional development courses | 100 |