PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT A
PTY2PDA
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Physiotherapy Practice Development A introduces students to physiotherapy citizenship including self-care and reflective practice, while enhancing interpersonal communication including giving and receiving feedback.The subject is designed to integrate and apply learning from the pre-requisite and co-requisite human biosciences and public health subjects. Students will have the opportunity to learn defined assessment techniques, safe and effective handling skills, engage in patient education and exercise based prevention and health promotion strategies with a focus on healthy populations. This is a blended learning subject, including workshops, practical sessions and seminars supported by online learning tasks. Innovative fieldwork experiences aim to broaden students' understanding of physiotherapy and the populations to which the profession provides service.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Mastwyk
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZPHPW, HZPHPB, HZPHPP, HZPHPM, HZPHPS and must have passed HBS1HBA and HLT1IPP and PHE1IDH and HBS1HBB and HLT1RAE and PHE1SDH and ALH1PAL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment. A handbook for therapists (5th Ed) | Prescribed | Petty, N. J. (Ed.). 2017 | Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | Therapeutic exercise: moving toward function | Recommended | Brody, LT & Hall, CM 2011 | Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health |
| Readings | Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management - A handbook for therapists. (3rd Ed) | Prescribed | Petty, N. J. (Ed.). 2017 | Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. (10thEd) | Prescribed | Riebe, D., Ehrman, JK., Liguori, G & Magal, M. (EDS) 2016 | Wolters Kluwer Health -Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Readings | Essence of Health | Prescribed | Hassed, C. 2008 | Random House Australia |
| Readings | Clinical outcome measurement in adults | Prescribed | Hill, K, Denisenko, S, Miller, K, Clements, T & Batchelor, F (2010) | National Neurology Group Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate professional development in physiotherapy citizenship including self-care and reflective practice.
- Activities:
- Enquiry-based learning Flipped workshops and practical classes with emphasis on formative feedback and development of individual learners Seminars and field trips
02. Apply person-centred communication and interpersonal skills with healthy individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
- Activities:
- Enquiry-based learning Flipped workshops and practical classes with emphasis on formative feedback and development of individual learners Seminars and field trips
03. Appraise and apply evidence-based assessment related to observation and measurement of movement and physical activity.
- Activities:
- Enquiry-based learning Flipped workshops and practical classes with emphasis on formative feedback and development of individual learners
04. Critically evaluate physiotherapy interventions to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based practice that promotes health and wellbeing.
- Activities:
- Enquiry-based learning Flipped workshops and practical classes with emphasis on formative feedback and development of individual learners
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Geary
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
10
-
22
Two 2.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 4.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"Individual and collaborative learning tasks via an online platofrm in preparation for face-to-face activities and to consolidate learning afterwards."
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"These opportunities will be arranged for students and staff explore key concepts using face-to-face and online interactions."
Field Trip
Week:
10
-
22
One 8.0 hours field trip per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"It is anticipated that a range of innovative fieldwork opportunities will be offered including videoconferencing hosted by clinical sites, face-to-face visits to clinical environments and different community settings, simulated learning experiences and interdisciplinary working."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three practical skills tests (1x10 minute and 2x12 minutes) equivalent to 3000 words | The first practical skills tasks will be administered towards the beginning of the Semester in the students own time students. The second practical skills examination will be timetabled during the normal teaching period. The third practical skills examination will be scheduled during the official end of Semester examination period. | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1 x 750 word & 1 x 1500 word structured critical reflective practice exercise (2250 words total) | This is an introduction to critical reflection for students | 25 | 01 |
| Development and Implementation of a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words) | 25 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Three x 15 minute on-line tests (equivalent to 750 words) | There will be four on-line tests but the first test will contribute 0%. Tests will open at specific times and remain available for 3 days to complete. Once you have logged in you will have 15 minutes to complete the quiz. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Mastwyk
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
10
-
22
Two 2.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based Learning
Week:
10
-
22
One 4.0 hours collaborative based learning per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"Individual and collaborative learning tasks via an online platofrm in preparation for face-to-face activities and to consolidate learning afterwards."
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"These opportunities will be arranged for students and staff explore key concepts using face-to-face and online interactions."
Field Trip
Week:
10
-
22
One 8.0 hours field trip per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"It is anticipated that a range of innovative fieldwork opportunities will be offered including videoconferencing hosted by clinical sites, face-to-face visits to clinical environments and different community settings, simulated learning experiences and interdisciplinary working."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three practical skills tests (1x10 minute and 2x12 minutes) equivalent to 3000 words | The first practical skills tasks will be administered towards the beginning of the Semester in the students own time students. The second practical skills examination will be timetabled during the normal teaching period. The third practical skills examination will be scheduled during the official end of Semester examination period. | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1 x 750 word & 1 x 1500 word structured critical reflective practice exercise (2250 words total) | This is an introduction to critical reflection for students | 25 | 01 |
| Development and Implementation of a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words) | 25 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Three x 15 minute on-line tests (equivalent to 750 words) | There will be four on-line tests but the first test will contribute 0%. Tests will open at specific times and remain available for 3 days to complete. Once you have logged in you will have 15 minutes to complete the quiz. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |