General Information
In this subject, delivered in intensive mode, students will continue to expand their physiotherapy skills and learn to apply these in innovative ways to become ‘work ready’ in their physiotherapy practice. This will involve participation in workshops and resource sessions on a variety of topics, accompanied by team project work, which together will enable students to widen their skills and further excel in meeting global health needs. A number of leading health and related professionals will assist students to enhance their knowledge and skills for working with a variety of physiotherapy populations, and for success when working in challenging global environments. Students will further enhance their competence as leaders within the profession and explore innovative ways to strengthen physiotherapy practice by exploiting technology. Emphasis will be placed on communication, professional teamwork and innovation as students grow their portfolio whilst collaborating with their peers to develop useful physiotherapy resources and processes that can be used within practice contexts. Students will be required to reflect and build upon a variety of skills and knowledge previously obtained throughout other subjects within the Doctor of Physiotherapy Program.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: PHTY73-421 Subject title: Physiotherapy: Innovation and Global Practice Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: January 2021 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Intensive Workload items: - Workshop: x20 (Total hours: 60) - Resource sessions
- Personal Study Hours: x5 (Total hours: 10) - Recommended study hours
- Workshop: x9 (Total hours: 30) - Workshop
- Peer-Directed Study Session: x10 (Total hours: 20) - Group work (assignment based)
Attendance and learning activities: Students will be required to attend a variety of resource sessions and workshops during the subject. Non-contact time shall be spent engaging in private study and group project work. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | PHTY73-421 |
| Subject title: | Physiotherapy: Innovation and Global Practice |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2021 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Intensive |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Students will be required to attend a variety of resource sessions and workshops during the subject. Non-contact time shall be spent engaging in private study and group project work. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| 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. PHTY91-411 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy PHTY92-415 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II PHTY92-416 Neurological Physiotherapy PHTY92-420 Chronic Disease and Disability PHTY93-423 Maximising Human Potential |
| 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.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Apply skills to assess and manage the impact of acute injury for on-field athletes (or similar populations).
- Describe a range of different methodologies used in diagnostic imaging and be able to interpret images accurately for diagnostic purposes in physiotherapy contexts.
- Justify the appropriate application of an expanded range of physiotherapy interventions for clients/patients and/or services.
- Identify key aspects of effective acute and chronic wound management and develop strategies to assess and treat these appropriately using evidence based approaches.
- Describe the role of the physiotherapist working in challenging environments and demonstrate awareness of populations facing adversities.
- Analyse the impacts of global health issues on the physiotherapy profession and apply knowledge and skills to accurately assess and treat clients/patients from challenging environments, in a manner sensitive to culture and their experiences.
- Determine how innovation and technology applications are currently used within the physiotherapy setting to enhance client/patient outcomes.
- Display effective leadership and enhanced communication skills and utilise these when engaging in interprofessional and collaborative practice opportunities.
- Outline key learning and teaching theories and processes, and identify strategies that can be used to effectively manage students within clinical practice.
- Plan and develop a physiotherapy resource that can be utilised within the clinical setting with a focus on health promotion, education, prevention or treatment.
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.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed *In-Class Quiz - Individual^ Students will complete a multiple choice/short answer quiz that will assess their knowledge of content presented to them within the first 3 weeks of this subject. 40% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 Project§^ Students will be required to work in groups of up to 6 students on a project where they will develop a useful physiotherapy resource. 50% Week 13 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 *Class Participation^ Students will be required to participate in the practical resource sessions/workshops timetabled for this subject. 10% Week 13 1,2,3,4,6,8 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * 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
Fail/Pass/Credit/Distinction/High Distinction/RM/RP/RF (Medical Program Grading Schema)
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| *In-Class Quiz - Individual^ | Students will complete a multiple choice/short answer quiz that will assess their knowledge of content presented to them within the first 3 weeks of this subject. | 40% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
| Project§^ | Students will be required to work in groups of up to 6 students on a project where they will develop a useful physiotherapy resource. | 50% | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 |
| *Class Participation^ | Students will be required to participate in the practical resource sessions/workshops timetabled for this subject. | 10% | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,6,8 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * 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
Fail/Pass/Credit/Distinction/High Distinction/RM/RP/RF (Medical Program Grading Schema)
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
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
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Innovation and Technological Advancement in Physiotherapy
Students will gain an understanding of innovations currently used within the physiotherapy profession. They will discover key technologies used within the health field and find ways to apply innovation to their practice.
SLOs included
- Analyse the impacts of global health issues on the physiotherapy profession and apply knowledge and skills to accurately assess and treat clients/patients from challenging environments, in a manner sensitive to culture and their experiences.
- Determine how innovation and technology applications are currently used within the physiotherapy setting to enhance client/patient outcomes.
- Display effective leadership and enhanced communication skills and utilise these when engaging in interprofessional and collaborative practice opportunities.
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Leading the Profession: Communication, Clinical Education and Progression
Students will enhance their skills as leaders and communicators in the profession. They will develop knowledge/skills in teaching and learning, clinical education and collaborative practice and increase understanding of key health priorities.
SLOs included
- Display effective leadership and enhanced communication skills and utilise these when engaging in interprofessional and collaborative practice opportunities.
- Outline key learning and teaching theories and processes, and identify strategies that can be used to effectively manage students within clinical practice.
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Succeeding in Challenging Environments
Students will develop knowledge and skills associated with working in challenging environments and assisting those who have experienced adversity. Global health issues and working within a culturally sensitive framework will be key areas of learning.
SLOs included
- Identify key aspects of effective acute and chronic wound management and develop strategies to assess and treat these appropriately using evidence based approaches.
- Describe the role of the physiotherapist working in challenging environments and demonstrate awareness of populations facing adversities.
- Analyse the impacts of global health issues on the physiotherapy profession and apply knowledge and skills to accurately assess and treat clients/patients from challenging environments, in a manner sensitive to culture and their experiences.
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Advancing Skills in Working with Athletes (or similar populations)
Students will further enhance knowledge and skills required to work with athletes (or a similar population) in acute settings. They will develop skills in diagnostic image interpretation and expand their musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques.
SLOs included
- Apply skills to assess and manage the impact of acute injury for on-field athletes (or similar populations).
- Describe a range of different methodologies used in diagnostic imaging and be able to interpret images accurately for diagnostic purposes in physiotherapy contexts.
- Justify the appropriate application of an expanded range of physiotherapy interventions for clients/patients and/or services.
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Expanding Horizons
Students will broaden their physiotherapy knowledge and skills in a variety of areas that are relevant to current and global physiotherapy practice.
SLOs included
- Justify the appropriate application of an expanded range of physiotherapy interventions for clients/patients and/or services.
- Identify key aspects of effective acute and chronic wound management and develop strategies to assess and treat these appropriately using evidence based approaches.
- Analyse the impacts of global health issues on the physiotherapy profession and apply knowledge and skills to accurately assess and treat clients/patients from challenging environments, in a manner sensitive to culture and their experiences.