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. 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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Bruder
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
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
Readings
ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
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
Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management - A handbook for therapists.
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
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
Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment. A handbook for therapists
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
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
Clinical outcome measurement in adults
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorHill, K, Denisenko, S, Miller, K, Clements, T & Batchelor, F
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNational Neurology Group Australian Physiotherapy Association, Melbourne
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Essence of Health
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
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
Therapeutic exercise: moving toward function
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
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 h 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
One 8.00 h 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 h 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 h 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 h 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 (1x10 minute and 2x12 minutes) equivalent to 3000 wordsThe 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |
Development and Implementation of a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bruder
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 h 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
One 8.00 h 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 h 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 h 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 h 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 (1x10 minute and 2x12 minutes) equivalent to 3000 wordsThe 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |
Development and Implementation of a health and well-being program (equivalent to 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |