Course coordinator
Dr Zhiqi Liang
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn the safe application of electrotherapeutic agents and to understand the role and clinical utility of new technologies in the assessment and management of clients.
This course introduces students to therapeutic modalities in physiotherapy and consists of three modules: (1)ﾠclinical observations; (2) digital technologies in health; (3) electrophysical agents.ﾠ
Module 1ﾠexposes students to physiotherapy practice and work environments. Students will also develop an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Physiotherapy practice thresholds, with an emphasis on professional practice and communication.
Module 2 will introduce students to digital technologies and how they can impact on physiotherapy practice. Students will develop an understanding of how contemporary digital technologies can be used in the service delivery of physiotherapy.ﾠﾠ
Module 3ﾠexposes students to the theoretical aspects of physics and the practical application of electrophysical agents. Students will develop the communication and clinical reasoning skills required for the safe and effective application of electrophysical agents in physiotherapy.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
All courses prior to this semester.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BIOL1007, PHTY2101
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PHYS1160
Restrictions
BPhty(Hons) students
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Zhiqi Liang
Course staff
Guest lecturer
Dr Michael Donovan
Dr Margaret Wegener
Ms Ruth Dunwoodie
Tutor
Mr Justin Ho
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of this course are to enable the student to:
- Begin to develop an understanding of the potential scope of physiotherapy practice and work environments through observational experiences in a clinical setting
- Understand digital health technologies and how they can be used in the delivery of physiotherapy service
- Understand the physical and electrophysical principles that relate to electrophysical agents (EPAs) in physiotherapy
- Safely and effectively apply electrophysical agents
- Develop interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication and client-centred care.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions and therapeutic effects of electrophysical agents used in physiotherapy
LO2.
Apply evidence based principles and practice of clinical reasoning in determining selection, dosage and application of electrophysical agents in physiotherapy that is safe, effective, culturally safe and appropriate and patient-centred.
LO3.
Apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to the clinical context
LO4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of physiotherapy practice thresholds, professional practice and communication in the clinical context
LO5.
Demonstrate an understanding of how contemporary digital technologies can impact upon physiotherapy practice
LO6.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to modify contemporary physiotherapy practice to incorporate delivery of services using digital technologies
LO7.
Demonstrate an ability to deliver physiotherapy services via contemporary digital technologies
LO8.
Develop interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Digital health technologies assignment
|
20% |
10/09/2024
Presentations will be during your Week 8 Practical classes |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Clinical observation workbook
|
10% MUST PASS |
30/09/2024 12:00 pm |
| Project |
IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
PASS/FAIL (MUST PASS) |
Week 10 - Week 13 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Practical Exam: Electrophysical agents module
|
30% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Theory exam (Inspera Exam)
|
40% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Digital health technologies assignment
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
10/09/2024
Presentations will be during your Week 8 Practical classes
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Durning this group presentation, you will need to identify and present a digital health technology that you could be used in physiotherapy practice. More information will be provided on Blackboard.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Clinical observation workbook
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 10% MUST PASS
- Due date
30/09/2024 12:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
Based on your clinical experience visits, you will be required to complete a workbook that will assess your understanding and application of the following to the clinical context: (1) occupational health and safety policies; (2) the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards; (3) physiotherapy practice thresholds; (4) professional practice; and (5) communication. The workbook will also require you to reflect on your clinical experience.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass PHTY2240.Submission guidelines
Turnitin submission link will be provided on the Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL (MUST PASS)
- Due date
Week 10 - Week 13
- Learning outcomes
- L08
Task description
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for the assessment due date for your team.
This is a team assessment and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items. Teams will be assigned during your first tutorial. There are three (3) parts to this assessment:
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Module 1 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care.
Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two involves creating a 3-minute video which draws upon the online and face-to-face content from Modules 2 and 3 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care.
Length: Video 3 minutes
Part Three involves a written assignment (300 words max) which draws on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 2 and 3 of the IPCP curriculum focusing on how client-centred care can be improved.
Length: The word limit for the written assignment is 300 words combined, including in-text references
Teams will need to submit all three parts of your assessment in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Submission: Online submission via Blackboard.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.
- For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, there will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
- Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).
- Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass PHTY2240.Submission guidelines
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment and the due date for your team. This will require an online submission via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
End of Semester Practical Exam: Electrophysical agents module
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
During this practical examination you will be required to safely and effectively apply an electrophysical agent. All practical skills and theoretical knowledge from the course relating to the electrotherapy module will be examinable. This practical examination will be conducted as a role play in which you will apply an electrophysical agent to a student acting as a client. The examination will consist of 1 x 12 minute station. The overall pass mark for this assessment task is 55%.
Please note, practical examinations will be scheduled on-campus in a face-to-face format, during the central examination period.
In this course the recording of an assessment (oral/practical) performance has been waived, a record of student performance will be taken by other means such as audio recording or detailed written notes that can be referred to if a remark is required at a later date.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass PHTY2240.Exam details
| Planning time | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
The Practical exam schedule will be provided on the Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
End of Semester Theory exam (Inspera Exam)
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
The overall pass mark for this assessment task is 55%. Please refer to the PHTY2240 Blackboard site for further details of examination and marking criteria.
This theory exam will cover content from the digital technologies, clinical module and electrophysical agents modules. Inspera Assessment may be used for this assessment in PHTY2240. Further details, including an introduction to Inspera functionality, practice opportunities, and where to go for support, will be provided via Blackboard during semester.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items, as follows -ﾠEOS Practical Exam:, IPCP Curriculum project, Clinical observation workbook and End of Semester Theory Exam.ﾠYou must pass theseﾠitemsﾠto pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Itemsﾠ
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the Clinical observation visits workbookﾠareﾠeligible for consideration of the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted orﾠcompletedﾠon time.
Students who are granted a resubmissionﾠfor an assessment item and do notﾠsubmit byﾠthe scheduled date will not beﾠgranted an extension.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitinﾠ
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
ﾠLearning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Further information and additional resources are located on the course Blackboard site (http://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au).
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Tutorial |
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Modules Participants will work in small teams in the tutorial groups with students from; Dentistry, Exercise Physiology and Sports Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. There are three modules that consist of on-line preparation and face-to-face in class (or via Zoom) learning activities. You will work in your team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in teams when caring for clients. Learning outcomes: L08 |
Placement |
Clinical observations Weeks 1 and 6-7: Lecture, practicals, clinical visits. Sub-activity: Online lecture Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
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Lecture |
Electrophysical agents Week 8-13: Lecture and practical series Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 8 |
Practical |
Digital technologies in health Week 1-5 and 8: Online modules, lectures and practical series, with in-class group presentations in week 8. Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.