PS3105 - Physiotherapy Theory and Application 1 (Honours)

Credit points:	06
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Physiotherapy

This subject is the first of two clinical practice subjects which are designed to set the foundation for learning experiences within health settings. This subject is made up of two 6 week placements in different discipline areas selected from the five mandatory placements of Acute Care, Neuro/Rehabilitation, Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy, Rural and Electives. The total of 12 weeks of supervised clinical experience will be conducted in clinical settings in a range of public and private health care facilities throughout Queensland and interstate. Students will be required to engage in self-directed learning through the development of a log book relevant to their clinical experience, to critique their performance in all aspects of service delivery and display the proactive pursuit of professional development which is the cornerstone of a professional career as a Physiotherapist.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the biomedical and psychosocial underpinnings of disease, illness and injury;
• demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to safely and competently plan and perform physiotherapy assessment, intervention and evaluation processes;
• possess the capability to work efficiently within the health system, providing excellent patient care for a range of patients and in a range of settings;
• demonstrate excellent communication with patients, carers and members of the health care team;
• demonstrate exemplary professional conduct in clinical situations, including awareness and adherence to ethical standards and the professional Code of Conduct.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• 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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:	PS3001 AND PS3002 AND PS3003
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PS3005

Availabilities
Townsville, Placement/work experience, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator:	jc153285
Lecturers:	Ms Anne Jones, Dr Susan Gordon, Dr Ruth Barker, Dr Sally Ruston.
Contact hours:	390 hours clinical placement
Assessment:	two clinical assessments each worth 42.5% (85%); assignments (15%); learning plan - pass/fail (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must submit Learning Plans for each of the two placements in order to be eligible to pass the subject. Students must pass both clinical assessments in order to pass the subject. Students must submit the written assignment for the first placement attended.

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.