Physiotherapy 3
Subject 513-210 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 25.000 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 42 hours lectures, 35 hours problem-based learning, 56 hours practical classes, 14 hours clinical practice Total Time Commitment: Students will need to allow time for self-directed learning. The following hours are given as minimum requirements: 1 hour pre/post reading for lectures, 2 hours per hour of tutorial sessions and 2 hours extra per week for practical classes. | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | This subject is not available as a single subject. Students must be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy to undertake this subject. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Ms M Webster| Subject Overview: | This integrated subject continues on from Physiotherapy 1 and 2. The major themes of communication skills, human movement and clinical practice continue. Concepts of health ethics, evidence-based physiotherapy practice; research methodology, clinical reasoning and decision making will be explored. Emphasis will be on human movement development across the life span and the development of safe, effective practice. Content areas include regional and vertebral structure and function in normal and pathological states; introduction to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment; theory and practice of assessment and management of soft tissue injuries and other pathologies. The rationale for the use of intervention Âstrategies such as exercise and exercise prescription, electrotherapeutic equipment, soft tissue massage and facilitation of movement will be explored. Issues relating to the mechanisms of pain and its management will be discussed. Normal and pathological development of the child from birth to adolescence will be examined. Students will apply their theory and practice in clinical placements. |
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| Assessment: | Written assignments of not more than 2500 words including essays, project work and critical appraisal of scientific literature (15%); tutor assessment (10%); practical examinations, which may include video making, presentations and clinical skills examinations (35%); written examinations up to four hours (40%); and clinical attendance (hurdle requirement). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | This course encompasses particular generic skills. Students should aim:
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| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
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