pty3gep physiotherapy gem preparation
GRADUATE-ENTRY PREPARATION FOR MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
PTY3GEP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop core threshold knowledge and skills required to learn successfully in the Master of Physiotherapy Practice. This will include introduction to enquiry-based learning, physiotherapy clinical knowledge, skills and decision making and evidence-based practice. Students will develop skills in teamwork, interpersonal communication, critical appraisal and application of clinical assessment and treatment techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with online resources for revision and self-evalution of pre-requisite knowledge as part of the introduction to the Graduate-Entry Masters program
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlice Hill
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have an enrolment in HMPYP - Master of Physiotherapy Practice, ME or HMPYPB - Master of Physiotherapy Practice HMPYPB, BE.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment: a handbook for therapists. | Prescribed | Petty, N 2011 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management: a guide for therapists. | Prescribed | Petty, N 2011 | 2ND EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Therapeutic exercise, moving toward function. | Prescribed | Brody, LT & Hall, CM 2011 | 3RD EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Illustrate the basic principles underpinning physiotherapy assessment.
- Activities:
- Enquiry based learning and report through team presentation. Reflection on learning via workbook (personal learning space). Practical classes and examination.
02. Illustrate the basic principles underpinning physiotherapy interventions.
- Activities:
- Enquiry based learning and report through team presentation. Reflection on learning via workbook (personal learning space). Practical classes and examination.
03. Implement assessment and treatment strategies.
- Activities:
- Practical classes and examination.
04. Participate in collaborative learning activities to solve complex problems.
- Activities:
- Enquiry based learning and report through team presentation. Practical classes.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlice Hill
Class requirements
Computer Laboratory
Five 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Total of 5 hours comprising: 5 x 1 hr computer labs"
Lecture
Two 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
One 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Group Presentation per Study Period"
Practical
One 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Practical Exam per Study Period"
Practical
One 9.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Unsupervised Practicals (revision) per Study period"
Practical
One 31.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Total of 31 hours comprising: 1 x 1hr + 4 x 1.5hr + 12 x 2 hrs"
Scheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Online pre-recorded lectorials plus La Trobe University-derived revision material related to pre-requisites"
Tutorial
Five 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay. | Structured reflection on learning. | 35 | 01, 02 |
| One group presentation (five minutes per student). | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two 15-minute practical exams. | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve 50% or higher in exams to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |