PTY1022

Physiotherapy 2 ( 24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Jenny Keating

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: PTY1022 is an integrated unit based on the 5 themes of the physiotherapy curriculum. Theme 1 Personal and Professional Development focuses on development of personal and professional attributes which assist transition from student to physiotherapist. Theme 2 Population, Society and Health relates primarily to healthcare service delivery in the rural sector and behaviour change. Theme 3 Fundamental Knowledge of Health Science provides the knowledge which underpins physiotherapy practice. Theme 4 Applied practice develops clinical competencies integral to physiotherapy practice. Theme 5 Research focuses on the ability to locate and evaluate research as a foundation for evidence based practice.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: Theme 1 1. apply legal and ethical concepts to healthcare practice, clinical research and personal experiences in teaching and learning activities in university and clinical settings; 2. reflect on developing professional skills and strategies for improving effectiveness; 3. demonstrate effective communication with clients and students from other health and social care disciplines; 4. analyse the relationships and professional boundaries of all members of the health care team; Theme 2 5. identify social, economic and environmental determinants that affect health; 6. describe and discuss the health care services and facilities available; 7. identify potential issues that relate to service delivery in the rural sector; 8. explore health promotion strategies that address the National Health priority areas of musculoskeletal conditions; 9. incorporate health promotion principles into the clinical reasoning process; 10. analyse personal determinants of health and develop, implement and evaluate a self-management program; Theme 3 11. describe the basic principles of aquatic physiotherapy; 12. describe the phases of the human lifespan; 13. describe the development and structure of the cervical spine and upper limb; 14. describe the biomechanics and kinesiology of the cervical spine and upper limb; 15. describe the physiology of the peripheral nerves, effects of damage to these structures and mechanisms of repair; 16. describe the phenomenon and mechanism of referred pain; 17. describe the pathophysiology of inflammation; 18. explain the theory of electrical stimulation, its therapeutic effects and safety considerations; Theme 4 19. apply relevant practical skills in the field of aquatic physiotherapy to a simulated patient scenario; 20. detail normal childhood development; 21. apply the principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to the management of the cervical spine and the upper limb; 22. perform physical examination of the cervical spine and upper limb; 23. perform physiotherapy management skills for the cervical spine and upper limb; 24. distinguish between local and referred pain; 25. identify the signs and symptoms of joint disease and distinguish between infection and inflammation; 26. interpret basic normal and pathological radiographs of the cervical spine and upper limb across the lifespan; 27. apply the principles of splinting and cast making to construct an upper limb splint; 28. simulate selected dysfunctions and disabilities to aid in the learning of empathy and the understanding of physical problems; 29. demonstrate correct body positioning during manual handling in accordance with Workcover legislation; 30. adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act; 31. assess the environment for any risks to personal and client safety; 32. compare the roles of urban and rural practitioners; 33. use electrophysical agents in a safe and effective manner; Theme 5 34. explain the difference between empirical investigations into intervention effectiveness and summaries of studies of intervention effects; 35. use systematic reviews in the Cochrane library and other electronic databases; 36. select databases that are relevant to physiotherapy; 37. access relevant information utilizing search filters; 38. generate a research question and conduct a literature search for relevant systematic reviews; and Implement a simple procedure to evaluate the quality of a selected systematic review. Upon completion of the one week Rural Health Inter-professional Attachment students will be able to: - Recognise the importance of location to health and health service delivery; - Describe and discuss the health and community services and facilities available in a rural location; - Begin to recognise how rural health differs across gender, age, race and sexual orientation; and - Compare and contrast rural and metropolitan physiotherapy experiences.

Assessment: Assessment in PTY1022 will be both formative and summative. Formative assessment tasks include on-line learning tasks. Hurdle requirements include attendance at 80% of tutorials and practical sessions, attendance and participation in the Rural Health inter-professional attachment and submission of a Reflective Portfolio. Summative assessments tasks: Written Assignment: 30% + Written examination:35% + Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): 35%. For PTY1011 the end of semester results will be a pass grade only. For PTY1022 the end of year results will be graded (PTY1011: 20% + PTY1022: 80%).