SEARCH AND EVALUATE EVIDENCE (SPORT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY)
PTY5SEE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop the knowledge and skills required for evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. You will develop skills in formulating answerable clinical questions, searching for the available evidence, critical appraisal of the literature and making decisions about clinical practice based on the evidence. The subject is comprised of online learning modules, resources, facilitated discussion board tasks and required readings. You will complete a written Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) based on a sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapy problem that you have encountered in clinical practice.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will undertake a range of learning activities, including synchronous and asynchronous online lectures, completion of learning modules, moderated discussion forums, 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 Sports Physiotherapy HMSPH or Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy HMMSPC or HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy or HCMP - Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
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 evidence based physiotherapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHerbert R, Jamtvedt G, Birger Hagen K & Mead J
Year2012
Edition/Volume2nd Edition
PublisherELSEVIER-BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdmund Leahy
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Three 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Synchronous online lecture via Zoom
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty one 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous online lectures (written, and recorded online lectures, including independent learning tasks.)
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Participation in asynchronous tutor- facilitated discussion forums
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (500-words). Formulation of a clinical question and search of relevant databases | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Assignment (1,000-words). Appraisal of a study related to diagnosis. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) assignment (3,000- words). | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |