PS3004 - Physiotherapy 6

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
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 IHCAP and the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Programs.

This block subject will synthesise issues of patient care from previous clinical subjects, providing an overview of the physiotherapy management of chronic diseases. The subject will be held over a two week intensive learning period prior to students' first clinical placements. A variety of chronic conditions will be explored including neurological, congenital, respiratory and musculoskeletal examples. Students will be required to draw on previous learning and investigate new material to develop comprehensive, holistic management plans. Problem-based learning and peer tutoring will be a feature of the subject, further developing team-work and case presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

• design and describe the theoretical implementation of effective, evidence-based and appropriate management plans for clients with complex clinical conditions;
• organise the presentation of group written, oral and visual information around a "case" to demonstrate good assessment of the importance and impact of issues of concern;
• evaluate the social, economic and community costs which chronic disease, illness and pathologies may cause for clients with complex conditions, who live in differing health services locations;
• demonstrate support for those impacted by chronic and complex conditions (clients, families, carers), through understanding the roles and work of the health care system and government support agencies.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• 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:

PS3001 AND PS3002 AND PS3003

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 11-Jul-2008
Face to face teaching 21-Jul-2008 to 01-Aug-2008
Coordinator:	Dr Ruth Barker
Lecturers:	Dr Ruth Barker, Dr Sally Ruston.
Contact hours:	35 hours lectures 21 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

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.