PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5PDM
2021
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will be given the opportunity to learn the scientific and clinical bases of contemporary musculoskeletal physiotherapy in professional development programs approved by the School of Allied Health and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Relevant anatomy, physiology, radiology, medical sciences, psychology, basic clinical reasoning and practical skills are taught with particular emphasis on clinical application and evidence based practice. In addition to the core material presented at approved professional development courses, you have the flexibility to enrol in other courses specific to your needs.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou are required to complete 104 hours of professional development learning activities approved by the subject co-ordinators. This must include the Spinal A (or spinal 1) course and the Spinal 2 courses offered by Australian Physiotherapy Association. These learning activities include lectures, practical sessions and additional reading. You will apply and extend upon your knowledge and skills from your practice.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: Master of Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy HMMSPC or or Graduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy HCMP
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
Clinical Sports Medicine
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrukner, P.
Year2016
Edition/Volume5th edition
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL
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Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHengeveld, E.
Year2014
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherELSEVIER
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Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJones, M., Rivett, D
Year2019
Edition/Volume2nd edition
PublisherBUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN, EDINBURGH
ISBNN/A
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Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJull, G.
Year2015
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherCHURCHILL, LIVINGSTONE
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Other Site, 2021, All Year, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Class requirements
Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 0 - 0
One 13.00 days professional development programs per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
104 hours of attendance at professional development programs approved by the School of Physiotherapy and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This must include the Spinal 1 course, and the Spinal 2 course which is offered by Australian Physiotherapy Association. In addition to contact time, students are expected to complete pre and post course reading tasks as well as practicing techniques to achieve required competencies. Students who have already completed PTY5PDS may be eligible for credit for hours and assignments in this subject.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Students will undertake continuous assessment. Students will submit a series of assignments across their year of study, totaling 7500 words equivalent. Students who have completed PTY5PDS are required to complete 50% of the assessment tasks. Hurdle requirement: a completed spreadsheet of planned professional development courses must be submitted in order to pass this subject. | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |