Offered
Peninsula Second semester 2008 (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:
- apply legal and ethical concepts to healthcare practice, clinical research and personal experiences in teaching and learning activities in university and clinical settings;
- reflect on developing professional skills and strategies for improving effectiveness;
- demonstrate effective communication with clients and students from other health and social care disciplines;
- analyse the relationships and professional boundaries of all members of the health care team;
Theme 2:
- identify social, economic and environmental determinants that affect health;
- describe and discuss the health care services and facilities available;
- identify potential issues that relate to service delivery in the rural sector;
- explore health promotion strategies that address the National Health priority areas of musculoskeletal conditions;
- incorporate health promotion principles into the clinical reasoning process;
- analyse personal determinants of health and develop, implement and evaluate a self-management program;
Theme 3:
- describe the phases of the human lifespan;
- describe the development and structure of the spine and upper limb;
- describe the biomechanics and kinesiology of the spine and upper limb;
- describe the physiology of the peripheral nerves, effects of damage to these structures and mechanisms of repair;
- describe the phenomenon and mechanism of referred pain;
- explain the theory of electrical stimulation, its therapeutic effects and safety considerations;
Theme 4:
- detail normal childhood development;
- apply the principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to the management of the cervical and lumbar spine and the upper limb;
- perform physical examination of the spine and upper limb;
- perform physiotherapy management skills for the cervical and lumbar spine and upper limb;
- distinguish between local and referred pain;
- describe the signs and symptoms of joint disease and distinguish between infection and inflammation;
- interpret basic normal and pathological radiographs of the cervical spine and upper limb across the lifespan;
- apply the principles of splinting and cast making to construct an upper limb splint;
- simulate selected dysfunctions and disabilities to aid in the learning of empathy and the understanding of physical problems;
- demonstrate correct body positioning during manual handling in accordance with Workcover legislation;
- adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- assess the environment for any risks to personal and client safety;
- compare the roles of urban and rural practitioners;
- apply electrophysical agents in a safe and effective manner;
Theme 5:
- demonstrate appropriate use of basic statistical notation and concepts;
- create simple graphs in excel;
- describe the features of normally distributed data ;
- demonstrate the ability to calculate errors in point estimates;
- define hypothesis testing; + demonstrate competence in utilising and interpreting the t and z statistics and;
- calculate and interpret the effect size index.
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 completion of Level 2 First Aid.
Summative assessment tasks: written assignments: 20%, practical assignments: 40%, end of semester written examinations: 30%. All assessment tasks must be completed to a pass grade standard to complete this unit.
Co-requisites
Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy