PHYSIOTH 2001 - Applied Physiotherapy Practice A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHYSIOTH 2001 Course Applied Physiotherapy Practice A Coordinating Unit Physiotherapy Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PHYSIOTH 1001 and PHYSIOTH 1002 Corequisites ANAT SC 2400 Restrictions Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) Assessment Final Examination, assignment and continuous assessment tasks Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Cameron Dickson
Course Coordinator: Cameron Dickson
Phone: +61 8 8313 3676
Email: cameron.dickson@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Apply professional practices in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy in clinical contexts. 2 Apply clinical reasoning to clinical scenarios in a range of neuromusculoskeletal settings and contexts, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 3 Select and complete appropriate safe, effective, and evidence-based patient-centred assessments of the lower-limb neuromusculoskeletal systems. 4 Develop and explain effective evidence-based intervention/management plans for lower-limb neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. 5 Prepare and discuss management plans with clients using appropriate patient-centred communication techniques. 6 Apply informed consent maintain privacy and confidentiality, and perform risk assessment and goal setting. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 5, 6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
2 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
- Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Online Learning
All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Learning in this course is supported by a blended learning model that uses a mixture delivery mode to ensure the course materials are aligned to and facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes. Learning activities will include workshop and practical sessions, self-paced on-line activities and interactive group sessions.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Practicals: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
Preparation for Practical and Workshop Sessions: 1 hour per session = 24 hours
Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 30 hours
Weekly reading: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
Online Modules: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
TOTAL = 152 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Students will cover the areas listed below relating to musculoskeletal presentations, in particular of the lower limb:
- Subjective Assessment
- Objective Assessment
- Analysis and Clinical Reasoning
- Planning and Managing Risk including Manual Handling and the Hierarchy of Control
- Treatment Principles including Principles of Tissue Healing and Exercise Prescription
- Assessment and Management of the Hip, Groin, Thigh, Knee, Calf, Ankle & Foot
- Therapeutic Massage
- Therapeutic Cold and Heat Therapy
- Goal Setting
- Outcome Measures – Subjective and Objective
- Reassessment
- Prescription and Use of Gait aids for Patient Transfers
- Mobility Assessment
Students will continue to apply and build on areas they have previously learned about in other courses including professional practice, informed consent, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, effective communication, cultural safety and critical thinking.
During the second half of the semester students will explore common neuro-musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting the lower limb, including learning physiotherapy assessment and management, in both of the lectures, and practical classes. In the workshop classes, students will apply clinical reasoning to common neuro-musculoskeletal lower limb related cases with regions including the hip, groin, thigh, knee, calf/lower leg and foot/ankle. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome OSCE Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assignment Summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4 Continuous Assessment Summative & Formative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assessment Detail
Objective Structured Clinical Examination(s) OSCE (2 x 20%): OSCEs covering the assessment and treatment of the lower limb will be held. One OSCE will be conducted mid-semester and the other will be scheduled in the University’s Examination period.
Assignment (20%): Students will complete a case study analysis incorporating a literature review and clinical reasoning relating to assessment and management of a common lower limb neuromusculoskeletal presentations. This will give the students the opportunity to delve into a specific peripheral/lower-limb injury and explore the anatomy, pathophysiology, physiotherapy assessment, clinical reasoning and intervention. Individual feedback will be provided to each student via MyUni.
Continuous Assessment (40%): Continuous assessment tasks will occur frequently throughout scheduled course time and will not require additional preparation time beyond normal expectations. This includes the following:- Four quizzes focusing on the lower limb (10% each)
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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