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PS3002 - Physiotherapy 4
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of
Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy IHCAP and the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours
Programs.
This subject will further develop student's knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal
assessment and intervention. Vertebral and lower limb disorders and common conditions
through the lifespan will be explored. The evidence base, safety considerations and,
where appropriate, the medico-legal implications of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
techniques will be emphasised. The subject is intended to give students the foundation
practical abilities and appreciation of the judicious use of manual therapy and associated
techniques which will be necessary in future clinical placements.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment planning
process and an understanding of the goals, intended outcomes and importance of evaluation
of treatment for vertebral and lower limb musculoskeletal disorders;
- demonstrate competent, safe and appropriate performance of selected manual assessment
techniques, specific musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment techniques and manual
therapy techniques and understand the indications, contraindications, safety considerations
and any medico-legal requirements associated with these examination and treatment
techniques;
- integrate key anatomical, pathophysiological and biomechanical knowledge and apply
to selected vertebral and lower limb musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (35%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied; achieve at least 50% for
the practical and written exams; attend at least 80% of scheduled practical classes;
attend all scheduled placements/simulations.
Prerequisites: |
HS2402 AND HS2403 AND HS2405 AND RH2002 AND PS2005 AND PS2004 AND PS2002 AND PS2003 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Anne Jones, Dr Carol Flavell |
Lecturers:
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Mrs Rachel Pappas, Dr Helen Land, Dr Carol Flavell, Miss Sue Barrs, Mrs Gitte Nielsen. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 20 hours lectures
- 48 hours specialised - Practicals
- 8 hours professional Experience
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.