vet3vpt physical therapy for veterinary nursing patients
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBVN and have passed VET2IAN and VET2PVN
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
Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCarver, D.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required45 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani 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% each Fortnightly | 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 review Literature 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 |