GRADUATE-ENTRY PREPARATION FOR MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
PTY3GEP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to 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 be taught 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-evaluation of pre-requisite knowledge as part of the introduction to the Graduate-Entry Masters program.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Phillip Hughes
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: 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
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management: a guide for therapists.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Petty, N
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, SYDNEY.
ISBN: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Therapeutic exercise, moving toward function.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Brody, LT & Hall, CM
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment: a handbook for therapists.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Petty, N
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: ELSEVIER, SYDNEY.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 04-12, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Phillip Hughes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 4 - 6
Six 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Commence week 4
PracticalWeek: 4 - 7
Twenty two 2.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4
TutorialWeek: 4 - 6
Five 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4
WorkShopWeek: 4 - 6
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
NB: Classes for this subject commence week 4
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1000 word reflective essay (500 words equivalent)Unstructured reflection on learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3 |
One group presentation - 10 minutes per student (1000 words equivalent per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two 15 minute practical exams (1500 words equivalent)Students must achieve 50% or higher in each practical exam to pass the subject as students must demonstrate competency in various skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 750 word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |