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Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 2

General Information

This is the second clinical practice unit in a series of six sequential clinical practice units. This is a five-week full-time (38-40 hours per week) clinical practice subject designed to provide opportunities for students to develop effective communication skills and an empathic, client-centred approach to the management of clients. Clinical educators will facilitate students' learning about the practical clinical environment: how to work effectively in a health care team, how to examine, diagnose, plan and deliver the treatment and management of clients, and how to manage the various roles and responsibilities of a physiotherapist in the clinical practice environment. The emphasis of the clinical experience will be on one or a combination of: Inpatient or outpatient clients with cardiorespiratory disorders; inpatient or outpatient clients with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders of all regions; or inpatient or outpatient clients with neurological or age-related disorders. An evidence-based approach will form the basis for this subject. Students will be provided with opportunities to reflect on their clinical learning and their ability to integrate knowledge and skills from previous subjects into this clinical practice subject.

 

Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Subject code: PHTY71-408
Subject title: Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 2
Subject level: Postgraduate
Semester/Year: September 2023
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

And/or equivalent prior versions of subjects being taught out. PHTY91-409 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy PHTY92-415 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II PHTY92-416 Neurological Physiotherapy

Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Practise professionally and ethically in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements including documentation.
  2. Communicate effectively in a culturally appropriate manner and operate as an effective team member with clients, families and the healthcare team.
  3. Collect appropriate information from the client, formulate a preliminary hypothesis, and design and safely conduct an assessment.
  4. Analyse the information gathered upon assessment of the client, relevant diagnostic imaging or laboratory tests and formulate a sound clinical hypothesis based on underpinning physiological / pathophysiological mechanisms.
  5. Evaluate the results of the client examination, prioritise client needs, and set relevant and achievable goals including an appropriate discharge plan in consultation with the client and other relevant stakeholders.
  6. Critically evaluate current management strategies using effective problem-solving and research strategies, and apply this knowledge to provide an evidence based rationale for clinical decisions.
  7. Develop a physiotherapy management plan, implement and progress the interventions safely and effectively, and evaluate the efficacy of the physiotherapy interventions delivered using standardised outcome measures.
  8. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of the physiotherapist in the clinical practice setting and the roles of other stakeholders involved in client care.
  9. Identify areas and situations outside their own skills and expertise, refer on to other health professionals when applicable, and seek the assistance of the clinical educator when appropriate.
  10. Evaluate own practice in the clinical setting, use self-reflection as a mechanism to improve performance, and operate within individual and professional strengths and limitations.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Exercise Clinical Reflective Task 2 20.00% Ongoing 1,2,8,9,10
Workplace Performance Report^ Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) – Clinical Educators will assess students’ clinical performance using the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) instrument. 80.00% Ongoing 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Pass requirement

Students must achieve a minimum of 50% overall and a passing standard on their End-Unit APP. In order to achieve a passing standard on the APP, they must meet the following criteria: A minimum score of 50% overall on the APP; A score of ‘adequate’ or higher on the Global Rating Scale; A minimum score of 50% across the combined APP domains of Professionalism and Communication; and A minimum score of 50% across all other APP domains combined. A student who does not meet the above criteria will be deemed to have failed the clinical placement subject and may be offered a Resit Examination (as per the DPHTY Rules of Assessment and Progression) or will be required to repeat the placement. Additionally, in order to achieve an overall pass grade for this subject, students are required to a achieve 50% or ore in the cumulative marks for the assessments: reflective exercise and workplace performance report (APP). If a student fails a mandatory assessment item/subject, a resit opportunity will be scheduled and conducted as soon as practicable.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.

Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.

If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.

Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).

As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.

For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.

Additional subject information

This subject aims to address the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. (Please refer to the subject supplement guide for mapping of the subject Learning Outcomes to the Physiotherapy Roles and Key Competencies outlined in the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand).

Subject curriculum

A detailed curriculum has not been published for this subject.

Approved on: Mar 10, 2023. Edition: 2.5
Last updated: Oct 9, 2023