PS1001 - Introduction to Physiotherapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy IHCAP Program and the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Program.

This subject will provide foundation skills and knowledge for students entering the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course. The subject will present an overview of the history of the physiotherapy profession along with issues relating to evidence-based practice. Research and literature search skills will be developed. Students will be introduced to the breadth of physiotherapy clinical practice and will have the opportunity to undertake site visits to develop professional knowledge. Clinically-oriented problem solving skills will be introduced and students will gain knowledge and skills in the application of selected physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate basic clinically-oriented problem solving skills relevant to the Physiotherapy profession;
• describe the meaning of evidence-based practice and its implications for physiotherapy practice;
• demonstrate an understanding of the origins of the Physiotherapy profession and the role of the Physiotherapist within the health care environment including the variety of clinical settings in which physiotherapists practice;
• demonstrate safety and competence in the application of selected physiotherapy treatment and assessment techniques.

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
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Miss Carol Flavell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures - 2 hour/week 44 hours practicals - Two 2-hour practicals/week
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (30%); assignments (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students will be required to achieve a pass grade in each practical examination in order 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.