pty5pdm professional development in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5PDM
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you 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 Allied Health 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, you have the flexibility to enrol in other courses specific to their needs.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HCMP - Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or HZSPMP - Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / Master of Sports Physiotherapy or HZSPMY - Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHengeveld, E.
Year2014
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherELSEVIER
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Clinical Sports Medicine
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrukner, P.
Year2016
Edition/Volume5th edition
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL
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Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJull, G.
Year2015
Edition/Volume4th edition
PublisherCHURCHILL, LIVINGSTONE
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Clinical reasoning for manual therapists
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJones, M., Rivett, D
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN, EDINBURGH
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2020, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Class requirements
Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 0 - 0
One 13.00 days professional development programs per study period from week 0 to week 0 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Assignments (total of 7,500-words)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 of a completed spreadsheet of planned professional development courses. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |