pty5see search and evaluate evidence (sport and musculoskeletal physiotherapy)
SEARCH AND EVALUATE EVIDENCE (SPORT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY)
PTY5SEE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop the knowledge and skills required for evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. You will develop skills in formulating answerable clinical questions, searching for the available evidence, critical appraisal of the literature and making decisions about clinical practice based on the evidence. The subject is comprised of online learning modules, resources, facilitated discussion board tasks and required readings. You will complete a written Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) based on a sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapy problem that you have encountered in clinical practice.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
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: HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy or HCMP - Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Co-requisitesN/A
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Learning resources
Practical evidence based physiotherapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHerbert R, Jamtvedt G, Birger Hagen K & Mead J
Year2012
Edition/Volume2nd Edition
PublisherELSEVIER-BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous online lectures (written, and recorded online lectures, including independent learning tasks.)
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Participation in asynchronous tutor- facilitated discussion forums
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (500-words) Formulation of a clinical question and search of relevant databases | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| One assignment (1,500-words) Appraisal of a study related to diagnosis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| One CAT assignment (3,000- words) Critically Appraised Topic. Abstract (300 words) 5% Assignment (2700) 55% | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |