Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Julia Hush
Lecturer / tutor
Tamer Sabet
Lecturer / tutor
Taryn Jones
Lecturer / tutor
Verity Pacey
Lecturer
Tim Noblet
Lecturer / tutor
Kathryn Mills
Lecturer / tutor
Kate Scrivener
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
PHTY812 and PHTY813 and PHTY814 and PHTY815
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will further develop students’ physiotherapy practice skills and knowledge to align with the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s vision for extended scope practice and enhanced roles of clinical physiotherapists. Specific content and skill development will be determined by cutting-edge and contemporary advances in areas such as imaging, pharmacology, novel pain treatments and emergency triage.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment/Standards
Macquarie University uses the following grades in coursework units of study:
HD |
High Distinction |
85-100 |
D |
Distinction |
75-84 |
CR |
Credit |
65-74 |
P |
Pass |
50-64 |
F |
Fail |
0-49 |
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Grading Policy, which is available at: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes and complete all assessment tasks.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn including marking rubrics.
All final grades in the Department of Health Professions are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
Students will be awarded one of these grades plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in the Grading Policy.
Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Applications for assessment task extensions must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Disruption to Studies Policy available at http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Late Submission of Work
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted by the course convenor or tutor, will incur a deduction of 10% for the first day, and 10% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due Date |
Received |
Days Late |
Deduction |
Raw Mark |
Final Mark |
Friday, 14th |
Monday, 17th |
3 |
30% |
75% |
45% |
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Written assignment | 20% | Week 10 |
Written examination | 30% | Week 14-16 |
Clinical simulation exam | 50% | Week 14-16 |
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Submission of written report which is a critique and reflection on physiotherapy expert's performance on assessment and management of a complex case.
Due: Week 14-16
Weighting: 30%
Written examination (2 hour duration) in the end-semester exam period that will cover all content from this unit. Questions will include short-answer, multiple choice and brief case studies.
Due: Week 14-16
Weighting: 50%
30 minute practical exam based on complex case studies and incorporating advanced practical skills and clinical reasoning.
Unit Organisation
This is a four credit point unit run over a 13 week session. This unit consists of multiple modes of delivery including lectures, tutorials, lectorials, workshops and showcases. Detailed information is available on the PHTY817 iLearn site, in the week-by-week timetable, posted in the Important Documents section.
Assumed knowledge
This unit assumes knowledge from units delivered in Semesters A-D.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Lectures and Tutorials: Lectures in this unit will provide foundation knowledge about extended scope practice for physiotherapists, including prescribing, imaging, ED triage, and orthopaedic management. Additionally, students will learn about recent research conducted by MQ Discipline of Physiotherapy academics and how this is translated into clinical practice. Tutorials will provide the opportunity for students to apply this knowledge to clinical scenarios and develop advanced clinical reasoning and practical skills in each of these areas.
Expert Clinician Series: Three expert clinicians will present a complex clinical case during the Thursday Showcase series. Each clinician will present a case based on their area of expertise, including neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory / paediatrics. In the Monday lecture following each presentation, the expert clinician will be available for a Q and A session, in which students have the opportunity to ask the clinician questions about the reasoning behind aspects of their assessment and management of their patient, and thereby develop a deeper understanding of the clinical management in each case.
Workshops: Workshops will be held on topics such as casting, ICU management, Advanced Pain Management, Behaviour Change and Physical Activity, and lower limb biomechanics. These workshops will provide opportunities for students to develop advanced practical skills, knowledge and clinical reasoning in these areas.
Attendance
All lectures and tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. You may make a request to your tutor to attend a different tutorial on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances only. In most cases lectures are recorded on Echo 360, however, attendance is expected at both lectures and tutorials, as this is where the majority of learning occurs. Failure to attend may impact on your final results. It is the responsibility of students to contact their tutor by email to advise if they are going to be absent. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/.
Textbooks
There are no prescribed textbooks for this unit.
Readings
Students will be advised of relevant readings and other resources in lectures and /or tutorial worksheets available on iLearn. For readings that are journal articles available electronically thorough the library it is your responsibility to find and download these.
Technology and equipment
On-campus
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including ipads, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens. Students will also use equipment to develop skill in the application and removal of casts as well as the use of quantitative sensory testing equipment in tutorials. In the workshops students will have access to the ASAM anatomy laboratories as well as different technologies to measure physical activity.
Off-campus
To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information & at times to submit assessment tasks via iLearn.
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.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
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.
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The weekly timetable has been revised to accommodate student feedback, especially to spread out the workshops throughout semester.