PTY1022 - Physiotherapy 2 - 2019

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.

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Theme 1:

1. Apply legal and ethical concepts to healthcare practice, clinical research and personal learning experiences;
2. Demonstrate effective professional communication with clients and health care professionals in a simulated environment;
3. Implement strategies to identify and manage risk for self and others, particularly in regards to issues that may influence fitness to practice

   Theme 2: Population, Society and Health

4. Recognise the role of health promotion strategies that address musculoskeletal conditions;
5. Review and critique community and personal determinants of health, and develop, implement and evaluate a program of health enhancement;
6. Evaluate the social, economic and environmental determinants of health relative to the local community through participation in an interprofessional volunteer activity.

   Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Sciences

7. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and kinesiology of the spine and upper limb;
8. Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the spine and upper limb;
9. Describe the pathophysiology of the peripheral nervous system;
10. Explain mechanisms underlying neurological symptoms, including the perception of pain;

    Theme 4: Applied Practice

11. Apply an appropriate physiotherapy assessment of conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine and the upper limb;
12. Apply appropriate physiotherapy management to conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine and the upper limb;
13. Plan and implement a group exercise class for a healthy population;
14. Maintain a safe and effective workplace, and minimise risk to both therapist and client;
15. Apply electrophysical agents in a safe and effective manner;
16. Demonstrate reflection and self-evaluation in order to support development of communication and professional practice;

    Theme 5: Research

17. Interpret the characteristics of data in order to perform appropriate statistical analysis and hypothesis testing - including the normal distribution, calculation of error around point estimates, the t and z statistic, and theeffect size index;
18. Apply the appropriate use of statistical notation and interpret basic statistical terms;
19. Execute basic statistical operations using software such as excel and GraphPad.

All assessment tasks must be completed to a pass grade standard to complete this unit.

Summative assessment tasks:

• Anatomy Assessments (5%)
• Physiology Assessments (5%)
• Reflective Portfolio (1500 words) (5%)
• CBL Learning and Performance (5%)
• Research activities folder (10%)
• Practical skills report (2,500 words) (20%)
• Written Examination (30%)
• OSCE (20%)

Formative assessment tasks:

• Online learning tasks and videos

Hurdle requirements include:

• Attendance at 80% of tutorials and practical sessions
• Attendance, participation and reflective submission for the Inter-professional education experience
• Professional conduct: Students are required to demonstrate professional behaviour in communication (written or verbal) with department staff and clinical educators in order to pass the unit.
• Submission of mandatory documentation (immunisation) in alignment with Course Requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/M3002.html).
• 2nd Year OSCE attendance

All assessment tasks (hurdles) must be completed to a pass grade standard to complete this unit.

Workload is 7.5 hours of lectures, 6.5 hours of tutorials and 4 hours of client centred learning (small group teaching), 2 hours of supported learning and 4 hours of physiotherapy practical sessions.Students will also be expected to undertake private study and preparation in addition to assigned self-directed study related to the material in the unit manual and further required reading.

See also Unit timetable information

Physiotherapy