GRADUATE-ENTRY PREPARATION FOR MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
PTY3GEP
2019
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
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Phillip Hughes
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HMPYP or HMPYPB.
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 | 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.
Melbourne, 2019, Week 03-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Phillip Hughes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 04 - 04
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 face to face lecture and 2 online lectures. NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4"
PracticalWeek: 04 - 07
Twenty two 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4"
TutorialWeek: 04 - 06
Ten 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4"
WorkShopWeek: 04 - 06
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One unstructured 1000 word reflective essay (500 words equivalent) | Unstructured reflection on learning. | 35 | 01, 02 |
| One group presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 words equivalent per student) | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two practical exams (1500 words equivalent per practical exam, 3000 words total) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve 50% or higher in each practical exam to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |