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Advanced Practice in Pelvic Floor Physio (PHTY90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability | May |
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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: 31 January 2024
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 |
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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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical Skills examination
| End of second week of on-campus intensive teaching period | 35% |
Discussion Board contributions (Contributions throughout teaching period, assessed at end of the teaching period)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Written assignment
| End of the assessment period | 45% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- May
Principal coordinator Elise Fraser Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours There will be face to face intensive teaching from 16 June to 25 June. Students will be required to attend campus during this tim Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 1 May 2023 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to undertake pre-reading in preparation for the study period. Teaching period 8 May 2023 to 23 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 2 May 2023 Census date 2 June 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 August 2023 Assessment period ends 24 September 2023
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.
What do these dates mean
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- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024