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303084 (v.1) Physiotherapy Practice 151


 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

9930 (v.4) Anatomy 151 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Development of the foundation competencies for physiotherapy practice. The philosophy of evidence based practice is outlined with practical skills developed in acquiring, evaluating and using evidence. Also covered are other aspects of professional practice with special emphasis on the social context of disability. Basic patient care skills such as patient handling, soft tissue manipulation and passive movements are covered. Case presentations are used to integrate student learning.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed clinical and professional skills associated with the practice of physiotherapy and been introduced to the role of the physiotherapist in the areas of health and disability. Demonstratedcompetence in the areas of patient care including patient positioning, lifting and transferring. Developed manual skills related to performing passive movements and massage. Developed the foundations of clinical reasoning. Demonstrated the ability to acquire and evaluate evidence and to differentiate levels of evidence and understand the basic process of making a clinical decision. Demonstrated ongoing development of generic/professional attributes including written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Unit Texts:

Andrade C.K., and Clifford P., (2001), Outcome-based Massage, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Portney L.G. and Watkins M.P., (2000), Foundations of Clinical research - Applications to Practice, 2nd ed., Jersey, Appleton and Lange. Jenkins S., Price C. and Straker L., (1998), The Researching Therapist - A Practical Guide to Planning, Performing and Communicating Research, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
 

Field of Education:

 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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