Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 (PHTY90090)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The focus in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 is to assist students to achieve a dynamic combination of attributes, abilities and attitudes in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The subject aims to introduce students to specific areas of knowledge, skills and theories of musculoskeletal practice. It also aims to facilitate their ability to move from a specific and detailed knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions. It will use methods of assessment, diagnosis and management to facilitate a deeper and more critical comprehension and analysis of this area of physiotherapy practice.This will be applied to individuals and populations and positioned in relation to other areas of physiotherapy practice. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 builds on students’ foundational knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice and prepares students to move to their clinical placements in the following semester of the program.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum for the DPT program has been designed around 8 Learning Outcomes.
- Integrate prior knowledge of physiotherapy, common musculoskeletal conditions and frameworks for clinical reasoning to the assessment and management of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions;
- Provide an evidence based rationale for underlying clinical reasoning processes when selecting suitable assessments, goals and approaches to musculoskeletal treatment;
- Propose, justify and demonstrate safe and effective physiotherapeutic interventions to address impairments and activity limitations in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions;
- Modify assessment and treatment activities to meet specific needs of individual patients, communities and patient populations;
- Interpret results of common musculoskeletal screening & diagnostic tests with respect to issues of diagnostic and prognostic accuracy;
- Summarise how research evidence contributes to efficacy in common musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment techniques;
- Clarify how physiotherapists enhance patients' active participation in management of musculoskeletal conditions; and
- Identify cultural and ethical factors that may impact on physiotherapy practice in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Generic skills
By the completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- An ability to apply theory to practice;
- Clinical reasoning and decision making as applied to practice;
- Application of new research information to the solution of unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Foundation Science for Physiotherapy A Integrated Physiotherapy Practice A
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90089 | Neurological Physiotherapy 1 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90091 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 1 | Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Foundation Physiotherapy Science B
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Portfolio - Critical Perspectives in Physiotherapy
| During the teaching period | 15% |
Written theory examination
| End of semester | 50% |
OSCE Practical skills examination
| End of semester | 35% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at >95% of practical skills classes | End of semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator David Kelly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 90 hours lectures, tutorials, practical classes and clinics across a 16 week semester including 2 weeks of clinics. Total time commitment 180 hours Teaching period 5 July 2021 to 12 November 2021 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
180 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022