PS1001 - Introduction to Physiotherapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Physiotherapy

This subject will provide foundation skills and knowledge for students entering the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. It will present an overview of the history of the physiotherapy profession along with issues relating to evidence-based practice and the role of key organisations within the profession. Students will be introduced to the breadth of physiotherapy clinical practice. Key concepts relating to the role of physiotherapy within the health environment will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the meaning of evidence-based practice and its implications for physiotherapy;
• identify and utilise principal sources of physiotherapy professsional knowledge;
• understand the foundations of physiotherapy as a profession;
• demonstrate an understanding of the role of the physiotherapist within the health care environment including the variety of clinical settings in which physiotherapists practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	Ms Ilsa Nielsen
Contact hours:	13 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (30%); (10%); (30%).

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.