PS3003 - Physiotherapy 5

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Physiotherapy

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

The subject will build on the foundation of movement analysis and neurology developed in PS2001 and PS2004. Students will be required to apply knowledge and skills to the assessment and treatment planning for selected neurological disorders. New skills will be developed and specific assessment measures will be investigated, providing students with the tools required to competently assess an individual with neurological pathology. Treatment planning and evaluation will be investigated, with reference to current literature and prevailing scientific theory relevant to neurological physiotherapy.

Learning Outcomes

• understand key anatomical, pahtophysiological, cognitive, psychological and biomechanical aspects of selected neurological conditions;
• demonstrate the sound clinical reasoning skills required to guide the assessment and treatment planning process for an individual with neurological pathology;
• demonstrate the competent, safe and appropriate performance of selected physiotherapy assessment and intervention techniques and tools relevant to individuals with neurological conditions;
• demonstrate an understanding of the goals and realistic outcomes of physiotherapy intervention and the importance of evaluation in guiding the intervention approach;
• demonstrate the effective communication skills required to produce a successful clinical interaction and an appreciation of how cognitive and sensory problems can affect patient- physiotherapist interaction.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams.

Prerequisites:

PS2001 and PS2004

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Ruth Barker
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 50 hours practicals 12 hours clinical placement
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); other exams (30%); quizzes or tests (5%); assignments (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must pass both the prac exam and the viva to pass the subject.

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.