Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation and Community Practice is a foundation practice area in the Masters of Physiotherapy Course. It requires students to draw on and apply previous biomedical knowledge to interpret clinical scenarios building upon prior knowledge through the use of case-based learning, simulation and practical workshops. The unit aims to provide students with the advanced theoretical knowledge, communication skills and management strategies required to critically analyse and clinically reason through post-acute and chronic rehabilitation and community health presentations across the lifespan; and to safely assess and manage these conditions on land, in water-based rehabilitation and group exercises in line with evidence based practice and person centred care. The rehabilitation practice also aims to expose the students to multi-professional team work and foster a desire to learn and encourage an open attitude to feedback and learning These skills are an essential component of work ready practice.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HPT4004
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Apply knowledge and skills gained from previous units to further develop assessment and management techniques specific to physiotherapy services in rehabilitation and community settings; | ||
| 2. | Critically analyse clinical information and use findings to develop a person centred, prioritized problem list to guide evidence based management across the lifespan and inclusive of indigenous and culturally diverse patient populations; | ||
| 3. | Effectively use the learning environment to enable optimal management of clients and to review their outcomes from the program(s) implemented in line with evidence-based practice; | ||
| 4. | Interpret complex clinical information and effectively communicate this to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and | ||
| 5. | Utilise the Peer Assisted Learning model for constructive peer review and critical self-reflective practice. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Week 1 Content - Clinical Content and Practice Quiz | 15% |
| Test | Week 1 & 2 Content - Modified Essay Question | 30% |
| Test | Week 3 Content – Clinical Content and Practice Quiz | 15% |
| Examination | Week 1-4 Practical Skills Assessment: OSCE station-based examination | 40% |
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