Advanced Practice in Pelvic Floor Physio (PHTY90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | June |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject comprises five content areas related to pelvic floor dysfunction, including specific issues related to ano-rectal dysfunction, male continence, paediatric, geriatric continence and pelvic pain. Content includes anatomy, physiology and pathology of the ano-rectum and the male urinary tract, normal and pathological development of the urinary system in children and ageing related issues as they apply to the urinary system, musculo-skeletal system and the patient as a whole. Prevention, assessment and treatment of dysfunction in each of these patient groups will be addressed. Interdisciplinary management, pharmacology, pain management and sexuality are included.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following specific skills:
- the ability to integrate anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge to devise and implement management programs for different patient groups;
- the ability to discuss current approaches in the management of incontinence in different patient groups in the community and be able to apply this theoretical knowledge in clinical situations; and
- the ability to express their theoretical knowledge at a level for education of patients, caregivers, and other health professionals.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of professional responsibility and ethical principles in relation to individuals and community, both locally and internationally
- An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature
- An understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community
On completion of the subject students are expected to be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to integrate anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge to devise and implement management programs for different patient groups
- The ability to discuss current approaches in the management of pelvic floor disorders in different patient groups in the community and be able to apply this theoretical knowledge in clinical situations
- The ability to express their theoretical knowledge at a level for education of patients, caregivers, and other health professionals
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90040 | Physiotherapy Professional Portfolio |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| PHTY90002 | The Pelvic Floor:Function&Dysfunction | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written assignment, due Week 10 (80%)
- Clinical practice journal, due Week 12 (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- June
Principal coordinator Margaret Sherburn Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours of lectures, problem based learning, practical sessions. Teaching period 13 June 2018 to 22 June 2018 Last self-enrol date 15 June 2018 Census date 6 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 August 2018 Assessment period ends 23 September 2018 June contact information
Time commitment details
Students are expected to undertake a number of hours of self-directed learning in this subject. Approximately 100 hours of self-directed learning is suggested.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Bø, K., Berghmans, L.C.M., Van Kampen, M., Morkved, S. (eds). (2007). Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice. London: Churchill Livingstone
Recommended texts and other resources
- Abrams P, Cardozo L, Khoury S and Wein A J (Eds) (2005): Incontinence: 3rd International Consultation on Incontinence, Monaco 2004 .(2005 ed.) Plymouth, UK: Health Publication Ltd. (2 nd edition available online: www.icsoffice.org -> link to Documents)
- Cardozo L and Staskin D (Eds) (2006): Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynaecology (2nd edn). London: Isis Medical Media Ltd.
- Corcos J and Schick E (Eds) (2001): The urinary sphincter . New York: Marcel Dekker.
- Mantle J, Haslam J and Barton S (2004): Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (2nd ed.) London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Sapsford R, Markwell S and Bullock-Saxton J (Eds) (1998): Women's Health: A Textbook for Physiotherapists . London: WB Saunders Company Ltd.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022