Advanced Practice in Pelvic Floor Physio

Subject PHTY90003 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 16-Jun-2016 to 25-Jun-2016
Assessment Period End 25-Sep-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 17-Jun-2016
Census Date 08-Jul-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 19-Aug-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 60 hours of lectures, problem based learning, practical sessions.
Total Time Commitment:

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.

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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

Coordinator

Dr Margaret Sherburn

Contact

m.sherburn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the subject students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following specific skills:

• The ability to integrate anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge to devise and implement management programs for different patient groups

• The ability to discuss current approaches in the management of incontinence in different patient groups in the community and be able to apply this theoretical knowledge in clinical situations.

• The ability to express their theoretical knowledge at a level for education of patients, caregivers, and other health professionals

Assessment:

Written assignment (80%) due week 10

Clinical practice journal (20%) due week 12

Prescribed Texts:
  • Bø, K., Berghmans, L.C.M., Van Kampen, M., Morkved, S. (eds). (2007). Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice. London: Churchill Livingstone
Recommended Texts:
  • Abrams P, Cardozo L, Khoury S and Wein A J (Eds) (2005): Incontinence: 3rd International Consultation on Incontinence, Monaco 2004 .(2005 ed.) Plymouth, UK: Health Publication Ltd. (2 nd edition available online: www.icsoffice.org -> link to Documents)
  • Cardozo L and Staskin D (Eds) (2006): Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynaecology (2nd edn). London: Isis Medical Media Ltd.
  • Corcos J and Schick E (Eds) (2001): The urinary sphincter . New York: Marcel Dekker.
  • Mantle J, Haslam J and Barton S (2004): Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (2nd ed.) London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Sapsford R, Markwell S and Bullock-Saxton J (Eds) (1998): Women's Health: A Textbook for Physiotherapists . London: WB Saunders Company Ltd.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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

On completion of the subject students are expected to be able to demonstrate:

  • The ability to integrate anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge to devise and implement management programs for different patient groups
  • The ability to discuss current approaches in the management of pelvic floor discorders in different patient groups in the community and be able to apply this theoretical knowledge in clinical situations.
  • The ability to express their theoretical knowledge at a level for education of patients, caregivers, and other health professionals
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
Master of Physiotherapy

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