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PHTY8107 – Physiotherapy Practice C
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances, North Ryde
Notice
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer, Tutor
Michael Doumit
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75T Large group office
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Neurological module convenor, Lecturer, Tutor
Joanne Glinsky
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75T G812
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Tutor
Laura Brown
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75T G811
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Lecturer, Tutor
Kate Scrivener
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75T G814
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Tutor
Chloe Luscombe
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Tutor
Jacque North
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Clinical team area
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Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(PHTY800 or PHTY8100) and (PHTY801 or PHTY8101) and (PHTY802 or PHTY8102) and (MEDI915 or MEDI8105 or PHTY803 or PHTY8103)
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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 develop your knowledge and skills to assess and treat individuals of all ages with disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems. Delivered in two modules - a neurological physiotherapy module and a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy module, you will engage in a focused exploration of the common conditions affecting each of these specific body systems, whilst considering these in the context of holistic person-centred care. You will develop the ability to select and implement evidence-based interventions based on advanced clinical reasoning and skill application, and considering the individual’s social and cultural background, preferences and expectations. At the completion of the unit you will be expected to have demonstrated sufficient evidence that you meet the unit learning outcomes for both modules independently. |
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:
- ULO1: Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and the principles of, and efficacy for, medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions, as well as the role of other health professionals involved in the assessment and/or management of individuals with these conditions. (Scientist and Scholar)
- ULO3: Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (Clinical Practitioner)
- ULO2: Apply the biopsychosocial model to effectively and efficiently assess people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination. (Clinical Practitioner)
- ULO4: Communicate effectively with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis, and to select a treatment which considers the individual’s social and cultural background, preferences and expectations. (Clinical Practitioner)
- ULO5: Competently develop and implement a culturally sensitive, person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures. (Clinical Practitioner)
General Assessment Information
Information concerning Macquarie University's assessment policy is available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment. Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.
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 the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Assessment Committee, and are approved by the Faculty Board. They are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. Students will be awarded an Assessment Grade 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 Schedule 1 of the Assessment Policy.
This unit consists of two distinct modules: cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and neurological physiotherapy. To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of learning outcomes for both the neurological physiotherapy and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy modules. If there is a lack of sufficient evidence demonstrating that a student has met the required level of achievement in all learning outcomes in one or both of the modules, they will be awarded a Fail grading with an assigned mark of 49 or less.
Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Applications for assessment task extensions may be considered for short-term, unexpected, serious, and unavoidable circumstances affecting assessment. Applications must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au . For further details please refer to the Special Considerations Policy available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
Mastery - Hurdle Requirement
In this unit mastery is a hurdle requirement. A hurdle requirement is an assessment task mandating a minimum level of performance as a condition of passing a unit of study. The mastery register for PHTY8107 PPC is a list of 10 skills in which competence is considered to be a requirement for the assurance of quality physiotherapy practice for registration. Students must demonstrate a minimum level of competence in these skills as a condition of passing this unit by achieving 60% completion of the mastery register (that is to achieve completion of 6/10 items) by the date stipulated by 5pm on Friday in week 13 in order to successfully complete the unit. For PHTY8107 PPC there are 5 mastery items related to the neurological module and 5 items related to the cardiorespiratory module. Students are required to achieve 60% completion of the mastery register within each of these modules (that is to achieve completion of a minimum of 3/5 items for each module) in order to successfully complete the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Clinical Simulation Exam 1 | 25% | No | Week 7 |
| Clinical Simulation Exam 2 | 25% | No | Week 14-16 |
| Open-book Written Examination | 50% | No | Week 14-16 |
| Mastery register | 0% | Yes | Ongoing |
Clinical Simulation Exam 1
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 25%
You will perform a practical examination which involves a simulated assessment and treatment of a person with a condition covered in the first half of the session using a case-based scenario.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and the principles of, and efficacy for, medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions, as well as the role of other health professionals involved in the assessment and/or management of individuals with these conditions. (Scientist and Scholar)
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Apply the biopsychosocial model to effectively and efficiently assess people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Communicate effectively with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis, and to select a treatment which considers the individual’s social and cultural background, preferences and expectations. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Competently develop and implement a culturally sensitive, person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures. (Clinical Practitioner)
Clinical Simulation Exam 2
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 14-16
Weighting: 25%
You will perform a practical examination which involves a simulated assessment and treatment of a person with a condition covered in the second half of the session using a case-based scenario.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and the principles of, and efficacy for, medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions, as well as the role of other health professionals involved in the assessment and/or management of individuals with these conditions. (Scientist and Scholar)
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Apply the biopsychosocial model to effectively and efficiently assess people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Communicate effectively with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis, and to select a treatment which considers the individual’s social and cultural background, preferences and expectations. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Competently develop and implement a culturally sensitive, person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures. (Clinical Practitioner)
Open-book Written Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: Week 14-16
Weighting: 50%
Final written examination covering all content from this unit. Half of the exam will be devoted to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy (25% of total unit weighting) and half to neurological physiotherapy (25% of total unit weighting). The examination will be a time-limited, open book and focussed on the application of information contained in the unit. The examination questions released on iLearn at a specified time with completed answers needing to be submitted in a document via Turnitin by a pre-specified time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe common disorders of the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems and the principles of, and efficacy for, medical and physiotherapy treatment of these conditions, as well as the role of other health professionals involved in the assessment and/or management of individuals with these conditions. (Scientist and Scholar)
- Analyse assessment findings to form a diagnosis and a prioritised list of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Apply the biopsychosocial model to effectively and efficiently assess people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Communicate effectively with people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders to provide appropriate information about their diagnosis and prognosis, and to select a treatment which considers the individual’s social and cultural background, preferences and expectations. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Competently develop and implement a culturally sensitive, person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures. (Clinical Practitioner)
Mastery register
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The mastery register for PHTY8107 is a list of key skills in which competence is considered to be a requirement for the assurance of quality physiotherapy practice for registration. You must demonstrate a minimum level of competence in these skills as a condition of passing this unit by achieving 60% completion of the mastery register for each of the specific unit modules (i.e. neurological and cardiorespiratory modules) in order to successfully complete the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the biopsychosocial model to effectively and efficiently assess people with cardiorespiratory and neurological disorders including a comprehensive history and physical examination. (Clinical Practitioner)
- Competently develop and implement a culturally sensitive, person-centred physiotherapy plan that addresses the individual’s goals, utilises evidence-based treatment and is evaluated using appropriate outcome measures. (Clinical Practitioner)
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Textbooks and Readings
The following texts are essential resources and available in the library reserve and via Leganto.
- Carr and Shepherd (2010) Neurological rehabilitation: Optimizing motor performance (2nd ed). Elsevier Health Sciences
- Main and Denehey (2016) Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics (5th Edition). Elsevier Health Sciences
Recommendations about specific readings from these and other resources (such as research papers, books, websites and videos) will be listed on iLearn and available through Leganto or the library reserve.
Technology and Equipment
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 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.
Consultation with staff
All staff will be available for individual consultations, please see iLearn site for information on staff availability for consultation.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
This unit will deliver content in the following manner:
- One pre-recorded online lecture per week,
- One 2 hr face to face practical class per week
- One 1.5 hour online tutorial per fortnight throughout the semester.
- One 1 hour online Q&A session on three occasions in the semester.
Online pre-recorded lectures will provide foundation knowledge and may include embedded consolidation activities, enabling students to use tutorial time efficiently to develop technical clinical skills and clinical decision making. Tutorials and practical classes 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.
Attendance
In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our programs. As part of developing professionalism, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, clinical and laboratory practical sessions.
All lectures are pre-recorded and will be available for viewing prior to associated practical and tutorial classes. Practical classes and online tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/. You may make a request to your tutor to attend a different tutorial or practical on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances.
Failure to attend/complete any learning and teaching activities, including lectures and tutorials, may impact your final results. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their tutor or the unit convenor by email to inform tutors if they are going to be absent.
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 (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
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Changes from Previous Offering
The Unit Code for Physiotherapy Practice C was changed to PHTY8107 in 2020. The previous unit code was PHTY807. Please consider this when searching for past examination papers.
This is the first Special Circumstances offering of this unit. However, no substantial changes have been made to the content of the unit from the 2020 weekday offering. Lecture, tutorial and practical class content has been updated from previous offerings as appropriate to reflect changes in evidence and practice.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 27/01/2021 | Updated staff details |
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook