PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR VETERINARY NURSING PATIENTS
VET3VPT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine the anatomy and physiology of the body systems involved with conformation, locomotion and biomechanics in a range of animal species, and will consider how damage to, or altered structure and/or function, can result in changes to animal gait and ease of movement. Aided by a work integrated learning (WIL) placement, students will learn about the types, indications and methods of physical therapy available for animals, that trained veterinary nurses are capable of competently and safely undertaking, under the direction of a trained animal physical therapist. Students will also appreciate the importance of early intervention and referral of patients to trained animal physical therapists. Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to competently and safely perform a range of basic physical therapy techniques included within prescribed plans and scope of practice as well as provide ongoing support for the provision of family centred patient care and develop an understanding of the limitations of both themselves and the client.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
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 into SBVN and have passed VET2IAN and VET2PVN
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
Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Carver, D.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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: Yes
Work-based learning: Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced: Self Sourced
Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject
Total hours/days required: 45 hours
Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Six 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WIL Placement. Roster-dependent.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered as reading material, quizzes, video clips.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 5.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 x 10 min pre-workshop online quizzes (850 words equiv.)4% eachFortnightly | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
30 min practical examination (1200 words equiv.)Held during examination period | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Physical Therapy Plan: 1000 word literature reviewLiterature review of a musculoskeletal or neurological disorder requiring physical therapy | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Physical Therapy Plan: 4 min video presentation and 600 word written therapy plan (1000 word equiv)The client education video introduces the case, presents the prescribed plan and demonstrates how and why to perform the physical therapy required within the plan (10%, 4 minutes video, 400 words equivalent approx). The written client information details the physical therapy plan and explains the clients role in safely implementing this. (15%, 600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |