Introduction to Physiotherapy (9304.1)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Physiotherapy | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces the therapeutic relationship and the biopsychosocial models of injury.
Simple assessment and therapies for injury and dysfunction are introduced. The unit emphasises the phases of injury, inflammation and tissue healing as a framework for choosing and applying therapies.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:1. Explain injury and dysfunction in terms of problems and principles for management;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of musculoskeletal injury and the stages of healing and be able to explain these in scientific as well as lay terms;
3. Select and apply appropriate management for a simple acute injury, such as rest, ice, compression and elevation;
4. Select and apply simple and appropriate management for a chronic injury, such as massage and stretching;
5. Demonstrate manual skills necessary for simple injury management, such as manual handling, palpation skills and safety; and
6. Explain and demonstrate respect for client care and dignity, cultural sensitivity, consent and communication skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Enrolment in 202JA Bachelor of Physiotherapy And 6534 Regional Anatomy and Physiology.Incompatible units
NONE.Equivalent units
NOAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
Required Text
Tortora, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology : 1st Australasian Edition. 2014. ISBN 9780730314622 .
(This is the same text as required for 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology Unit
Recommended Texts
Braun MB, Simonson SJ. Introduction to Massage Therapy. 3 ed. Philadelphia, P.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2014.- for weeks 9-12. This has very nice descriptions of soft tissue anatomy. It describes the massage skills we will be learning.
Clarkson HM. Musculoskeletal assessment: joint motion and muscle testing. 3 ed. Philadelphia, P.A.: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health; 2013.
(This book is also used in NMI in semester 2)
Invest in an anatomy text book. We recommend Netter's anatomy. It has the required bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves. Many anatomy books miss out on the ligaments, and given how many ligament injuires physiotherapists treat, they are rather important. It will be used in Orthopaedics in year 2 also.
These books are available in the university library and at the Co-Op Bookshop.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Extensions.
Extension requests must be made in writing.
It is best to discuss this with the Unit Convener as soon as possible (as above).
If an extension is approved, then students will receive written (email) notice from the unit convenor.
Moderation
The Discipline of Physiotherapy adheres to the UC moderation policy. A copy of the Physiotherapy moderation procedures can be provided on rqeuest to the unit convenor. Moderation processes are completed to make sure assessment pieces and marks are equitable and consistent.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
This unit has lectures and practical classes.
Material from lectures and pracs is assessable in both the viva exams and written exams.
To prepare for viva exams students will be required to practice skills with each other in their own time, in order to become proficient in the necessary practical skills. These skills will be examined in Viva 1 and Viva 2.
While 9304 Introduction to Physiotherapy has 5 face to face teaching hours, a further 5 hours per week comprising preparation, study, reading and skills practice is expected.
Inclusion and engagement
The practice of physiotherapy requires students to act as a therapist and a patient for practice.
1. Male and female students need to be practiced at working together. Physiotherapists are required to assess and treat all patients regardless of gender, religion, culture and origin, without bias and prejudice. This is a requirement of our Code of Conduct.
2. Students must be prepared to dress or undress according to the practice requirements, within the physiotherapy code of conduct and ethical practice. Application of physiotherapy requires hands on application to a range of part of the body. For example, massage can be applied to the arms, legs and back. Ice can be applied to thigh or shoulder and other parts of the body as required. This means removing clothing to examine and treat those parts of the body. Students will be notified when requirements to undress are made, so they can bring shorts, crop tops or other suitable clothing to allow the practice of physiotherapy while maintaining appropriate modesty.
3. The practice of physiotherapy requires physical and emotional strength and resilience. Please notify your unit convenor if you have any injury or impairment that may impair your practice, or your capacity to act as a patient for other students. Your safety is important.
Participation requirements
This Unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the professional learning outcomes for this unit. Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% attendance is expected at all lectures, and 100% participation is required in all tutorials and practicals.
Permission to miss class: If absence from class is sought (for example, representative-level sporting comitments and significant appointments), then written permission should be obtained from the unit convenor. It is expected that students unable to attend classes will inform the Unit Convenor as soon as practical by email. Consideration will be given for illness; however evidence such as a medical certificate or letter from a coach may be required if more than one class is missed.
Required IT skills
Students will be expected to have access to a computer and internet. Word processing skills to write an essay, and internet searching skills, example google scholar are expected.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable in this unit.
