PHTY1040
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will provide an introduction to the role of the physiotherapist and contexts of physiotherapy practice. The course will cover foundational physiotherapy skills and knowledge needed for general physiotherapy practice.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss the roles, responsibilities and skills of a physiotherapist as a member of the health care team in a variety of contexts and health care settings
2. Demonstrate introductory skills in communication, professional behaviour and attitudes for physiotherapy practice including culturally sensitive, ethical and reflective practice
3. Discuss ethical, lifespan, gender, cultural and legal considerations for physiotherapy practice
4. Apply basic biomedical and behavioural knowledge to the measurement and evaluation of various parameters of physical function and demonstrate an understanding of biomechanical and methodological issues related to basic measurement and evaluation skills used in physiotherapy practice.
5. Appropriately select, and correctly demonstrate, basic measurement and evaluation procedures used for the physiotherapy assessment of physical function; appreciating age, gender, cultural and ethical considerations
6. Describe and demonstrate basic intervention techniques used by physiotherapists to improve patient function.
Content
Role and scope of practice of the physiotherapist within the Australian health care system, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Introduction to clinical communication skills, professional behaviour, interprofessional and reflective practice as relevant to physiotherapy practice
Ethical, lifespan, gender, cultural and legal considerations for physiotherapy practice
Basic methodological concepts relevant to the use of measurement in physiotherapy practice including reliability, validity, and diagnostic accuracy
Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing joint range of motion
Massage: basic techniques, regional adaptation, and indications/contraindications
Physiotherapy prescription of mobility aids, transfer skills and patient handling
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program.
Assessment items
Viva Voce: Practical Viva examination 1
Presentation: Group presentation
Viva Voce: Practical Viva Examination 2
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PHTY1040 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 235.2 KB)
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