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Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences B (PHTY90116)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Extended)
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Simon Murray
Administrative Coordination
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will build on Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences A to provide physiotherapy students with additional conceptual and evidence-based background in biomedical sciences that underpin physiotherapy clinical practice and research. It will build on and integrate prior knowledge of anatomy to an understanding of physiology and pathology in the areas of cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Students will be expected to apply this knowledge in appropriate cases as a basis for developing clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in physiotherapy practice. The subject will be completed with an integration of body systems around complex problems.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply an understanding of exercise science to critically evaluate how different forms of exercise impacts on the body systems and functions to build health and fitness
- Integrate knowledge of structure and function of human anatomy and underlying physiological principles with understanding of pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological conditions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of injury, disorders and disease of tissues within the body systems and function which results in impairment and functional restrictions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanism of the molecular biology of inflammation to the clinical presentation of disorders/diseases
- Demonstrate knowledge of the repair and healing processes within the body and the factors that may delay or disrupt these processes
- Use knowledge of pathology in the assessment, treatment and prevention of common musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions
- Integrate knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathology to substantiate clinical reasoning and clinical decisions making in physiotherapy practice
- Collaborate with peers to accurately outline the mechanisms that underlie the pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological and metabolic conditions and disorders/diseases.
- Review research and evidence on pathology of common clinical conditions
Generic skills
- an understanding of the factors that might disturb normal structure, function and development
- an understanding of the aetiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of important physical illness in all stages of life
- an understanding of the management (pharmacological, physical, nutritional, behavioural and psychological) of important medical conditions
- the ability to access new knowledge from all sources, to analyse and interpret it in a critical manner, and to apply it appropriately to their provision of health care
- the ability to identify and address their own learning needs
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY90115 | Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHTY90117 | Integrated Professional Practice A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY90090 | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHTY90091 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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ePortfolio
| Students will be asked to take part in weekly discussion boards from teaching weeks 4-14, these discussions will form the basis of the artefacts with final submission end of Semester 2 | 20% |
Continuous assessment: x4 weekly intra-semester quizzes (MCQs) each worth approximately 5%
| Beginning of weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 | 20% |
Mid-semester test (x1). Combination MCQs and short-answer questions.
| Mid semester | 30% |
Written Exam (3 exams x 30 minutes)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Simon Murray Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 9 hours per week of lectures and workshops each week Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 27 June 2022 Pre teaching requirements Students will be advised to download and access the digital anatomy resources. Teaching period 4 July 2022 to 11 November 2022 Last self-enrol date 8 July 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Simon Murray
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
Reading and preparatory work; 0n-line activities (complemented with access to digital hub, AR & VR resources); Preparation for assessment. This subject will be taught in an intensive block, 3-days per week in the first 4 weeks of semester 2. The remaining 2 days are for consolidation and private study; then there will be integration / review of knowledge from this subject into PHTY90090, PHTY 90091 & PHTY90092 throughout the semester. Total approx. 130 non contact hours required.
Additional delivery details
Synchronous and asynchronous, including flipped classroom format, whole group and smaller group style tutorials and guided workshops
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024