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Advanced Practice in Pelvic Floor Physio (PHTY90003)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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 should to be able to demonstrate the following specific skills:

  • Discuss and integrate knowledge of biological, psychological, and social sciences in clinical decision making for a broad spectrum of complex pelvic floor dysfunctions across various population groups.
  • Employ clinical reasoning, person-centred practice and adaptability by iteratively and collaboratively establishing priorities that align with the client's life goals.
  • Explain and justify the selection of diagnostic procedures for complex pelvic floor dysfunctions in different population groups and appropriate referral for diagnostic procedures.
  • Synthesise and apply all relevant sources of information to select optimal interventions, considering the risks and benefits in initial and ongoing clinical decision making.
  • Design and implement a safe and effective, evidence-informed clinical program of interventions requiring high-level skill for complex pelvic floor dysfunctions in various population groups, including safety and risk management, and documentation.
  • Identify and implement effective use of a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to respectfully manage difficult or emotionally charged situations with a diverse range of clients.
  • Identify and respond effectively in situations in which client and physiotherapist values, culture, biases, or preferences may threaten the quality of care and management.
  • Apply and evaluate behaviour-change principles and communication strategies that best facilitate client understanding and execution of interventions for various pelvic floor dysfunctions in different population groups.
  • Critically discuss the role of a physiotherapist within the multi-disciplinary team, including education, collaboration, consultation and negotiation with the client and health professionals, including the effective transfer/referral of complex clients.

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

Last updated: 16 March 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following:

  • MC-PHTYPH Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health)
  • GC-PHTYEWH Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)
  • GC-PHTYPFP Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PHTY90002 The Pelvic Floor:Function&Dysfunction
May (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

Non-allowed subjects

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: 16 March 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Practical Skills examination

  • 35 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve a pass in this component to achieve a pass for the subject.		End of second week of on-campus intensive teaching period35%

Discussion Board contributions (Contributions throughout teaching period, assessed at end of the teaching period)

  • 1500 words
Throughout the teaching period20%

Written assignment

  • 2500 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve a pass in this component to achieve a pass for the subject.		End of the assessment period45%

Last updated: 16 March 2023

Dates & times

  • May
    Principal coordinatorElise Fraser
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours6 June to 9 June - Online theory - online synchronous (live) 20 June to 23 June - Face to face intensive teaching . Students will be required to attend campus during this time. 27 June to 28 June - Online theory - online synchronous (live),
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 2 May 2022
    Pre teaching requirementsStudents are required to undertake pre-reading in preparation for the study period.
    Teaching period 9 May 2022 to 28 June 2022
    Last self-enrol date 3 May 2022
    Census date 3 June 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 August 2022
    Assessment period ends25 September 2022

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: 16 March 2023

Further information

Last updated: 16 March 2023