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PHTY807 – Physiotherapy Practice C
2014 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Catherine Dean
Contact via catherine.dean@mq.edu.au
75 Talavera Rd
See iLearn site
Other Staff
Angela Stark
Contact via angela.stark@mq.edu.au
Other Staff
Taryn Jones
Contact via taryn.jones@mq.edu.au
Other Staff
Carolyn Gates
Contact via carolyn.gates@mq.edu.au
Other Staff
Jacque Bennett
Contact via jacqueline.bennett@mq.edu.au
Other Staff
Kate Scrivener
Contact via kate.scrivener@mq.edu.au
Other Staff
Karen Peebles
Contact via karen.peebles@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
PHTY800 and PHTY801 and PHTY802 and PHTY803
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
PHTY804
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will focus on the development of knowledge, skills and attributes required by physiotherapists to assess and treat clients of all ages with disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems. This unit builds on knowledge and skill previously attained and integrates with the concurrent unit PHTY804. Students will develop the ability to select and implement interventions based on clinical reasoning, principles of evidence-based practice, and safety, in preparation for clinical placements.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and understand the principles of medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions.
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Mastery of clinical skills | 10% | 13th June |
| Clinical Simulation Exam 1 | 25% | 28 or 29 April |
| Clinical Simulation Exam 2 | 25% | End of semester exam period |
| Written Examination | 40% | End of semester exam period |
Mastery of clinical skills
Due: 13th June
Weighting: 10%
Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of 10 specified key clinical skills ( 5 neurological physiotherapy and 5 cardiorespiratory physiotherapy skills). Students will be responsible for ensuring that their tutor assesses their competence on the 10 skills during the semester. When students demonstrate competency in a skill the tutor will sign their mastery registry.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Clinical Simulation Exam 1
Due: 28 or 29 April
Weighting: 25%
Students will perform a practical examination which involves assessment and treatment of a another student simulating a person with a neurological condition.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Clinical Simulation Exam 2
Due: End of semester exam period
Weighting: 25%
Students will perform a practical examination which involves assessment and treatment of a another student simulating a person with a cardiorespiratory condition.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Written Examination
Due: End of semester exam period
Weighting: 40%
Final written examination covering all content from this unit. 20% of the exam will be devoted to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and 20% to neurological physiotherapy.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and understand the principles of medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions.
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
Delivery and Resources
Textbooks and Readings
The following texts are essential resources and available in the library reserve. Recommendations about specific readings from these and other resources (such as research papers, books, websites and videos) will be listed on iLearn.
Carr JH and Shepherd RB (2010) Neurological rehabilitation: Optimizing motor performance (2nd ed). Elsevier Health Sciences
Pryor JA and Prasad SA (2008) Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems (4th ed). London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Technology and equipment
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including 1 laptop and 1 iPad per 2 students, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens. Students will use a range of physiotherapy specific equipment typically used in the assessment and management of neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions. Videos of many of the assessment and treatment skills will be available on the iLearn site.
Assessment/Standards
Details for each assessment task will available on iLearn. Marking rubrics for the clinical simulation (practical exams) will be available on iLearn. The unit consists of two distinct modules: cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and neurological physiotherapy. The assessment of each module makes up 50% of the total grade. Students must reach a satisfactory standard for each module, students who do not reach a satisfactory standard in one or both of the modules will achieve a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG) of no more than 45 Fail for the unit.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
This unit will have 13 hours of lectures and 52 hours of tutorials. Lectures will provide foundation knowledge and also use large group demonstrations and discussion, enabling students to use tutorial time efficiently to develop technical clinical skills and clinical decision making. Tutorials will rely heavily on the use of case studies and authentic learning environments to assist student engagement and preparation for clinical placements in the following semester.
iLearn: This unit's iLearn site will provide weekly resources for students, including:
- lecture notes
- tutorial worksheets
- preparation and consolidation material
- videos
- other teaching resources
- assessment details
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and understand the principles of medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions.
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Simulation Exam 1
- Clinical Simulation Exam 2
- Written Examination
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and understand the principles of medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions.
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Simulation Exam 1
- Clinical Simulation Exam 2
- Written Examination
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of problems in impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Simulation Exam 1
- Clinical Simulation Exam 2
- Written Examination
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
- Demonstrate competency in performing technical skills for both assessment and treatment
Assessment tasks
- Mastery of clinical skills
- Clinical Simulation Exam 1
- Clinical Simulation Exam 2
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
Assessment task
- Written Examination
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Describe the role of other health professionals in the treatment of individuals with cardiorespiratory and/or neurological conditions.
- Plan and conduct an assessment of people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis and to select a treatment with consideration of the individual’s preferences and expectations.
- Describe the efficacy of physiotherapy treatments for cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders based on current evidence and demonstrate competence in implementing these treatments with peers.
- Develop and implement a person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures.
Assessment tasks
- Mastery of clinical skills
- Clinical Simulation Exam 1
- Clinical Simulation Exam 2
- Written Examination