PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT A
PTY2PDA
2021
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. You 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 your understanding of physiotherapy and the populations to which the profession provides service.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Mastwyk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will undertake a range of activities including collaborative based learning, fieldwork sessions (some will be allocated by the Uuniversity, and some will be self-sourced by the you), simulated cases, self-reflection and formative tasks (practical skills assessments), a written reflective piece, a field trip, quizzes and collaborative based ,learning, designed to achieve and assess your learning in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about their your performance on these activities.
Capstone subjectNo
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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must be admitted in the Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Essence of Health
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHassed, C.
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRandom House Australia
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Clinical outcome measurement in adults
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHill, K, Denisenko, S, Miller, K, Clements, T & Batchelor, F
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNational Neurology Group Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management - A handbook for therapists.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPetty, N. J.
Year2017
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRiebe, D., Ehrman, JK., Liguori, G & Magal, M.
Year2016
Edition/Volume10thEd
PublisherWolters Kluwer Health -Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment. A handbook for therapists
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPetty, N. J.
Year2017
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Therapeutic exercise: moving toward function
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrody, LT & Hall, CM
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health
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 sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required8 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Geary
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 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 platform in preparation for face-to-face activities and to consolidate learning afterwards.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 1.00 hour 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.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour 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.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Three practical skills tests 2 x 8 minutes and 1 x 10 minute) equivalent to 3000 words. The first practical skills tasks will be administered towards the beginning of the Semester in the student's own time. 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. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
This is a structured critical reflective practice written (750 words equivalent) assignment, and part 2 of the Health and Wellbeing Program. This forms an introduction to critical reflection for students. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Develop and Implement a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words). This is part 1 of the Health and Wellbeing Program. | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two on-line tests (equivalent to 750 words). Test 1: 15 minutes in week 6. Test 2: 30 minutes during exam period. There will also be a practice test during week 2 that will contribute 0% to the overall mark. Tests will open at specific times and remain available for 3 days to complete from that time | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Mastwyk
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 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 platform in preparation for face-to-face activities and to consolidate learning afterwards.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 1.00 hour 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.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour 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.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Three practical skills tests 2 x 8 minutes and 1 x 10 minute) equivalent to 3000 words. The first practical skills tasks will be administered towards the beginning of the Semester in the student's own time. 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. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
This is a structured critical reflective practice written (750 words equivalent) assignment, and part 2 of the Health and Wellbeing Program. This forms an introduction to critical reflection for students. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Develop and Implement a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words). This is part 1 of the Health and Wellbeing Program. | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two on-line tests (equivalent to 750 words). Test 1: 15 minutes in week 6. Test 2: 30 minutes during exam period. There will also be a practice test during week 2 that will contribute 0% to the overall mark. Tests will open at specific times and remain available for 3 days to complete from that time | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |