Course coordinator
Dr Melinda Smith
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
The course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to promote optimal participation in work, leisure and sport in preparation for professional practice.
The course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to promote optimal participation in work, leisure and sport, in preparation for professional practice.ﾠ
The learning activities are arranged in three modules:
- Module 1: Safe people handling for injury prevention
- Module 2: Injury prevention and rehabilitation in work and sportﾠ
- Module 3: Introduction to clinical practice
In Module 1, students will be introduced to people handling activities and learn how to safely lift and instruct others in safe handling practices. In Module 2, students willﾠlearn about task analysis, injury prevention and management in the workplace, the various tools available for use in industry and how to undertake an ergonomic workstation assessment and functional capacity evaluation. They will also cover injury prevention and return to sport and participation. The final module, Module 3,ﾠwill introduce studentsﾠto clinical practice and the transition to professional life in preparation for clinical placements in 4th year.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Successful completion of all PHTY coded courses across the five (5) prior semesters of the undergraduate program.ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HLTH1000, PHTY3120, PHTY3130, PHTY3140
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PHTY3270
Restrictions
BPhty(Hons) students only
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Melinda Smith
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Michael Donovan
Ms Ruth Dunwoodie
Tutor
Mr Damo McClymont
Mrs Louise Lindsay
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please refer to the course schedule in the Course Information folder on Blackboard for all lecture and practical session times.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
The aims of the course are to enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the physiotherapist to promote optimum participation in work, leisure and sport, in preparation for professional practice.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement to identify and provide solutions to manage the risk for injury to the working population
LO2.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying ergonomic tools for the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace
LO3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative framework for the prevention and management of workplace injuries
LO4.
Plan, execute and produce an ergonomic risk assessment report which coherently communicates the risk for musculoskeletal injury and recommended action plan for industry
LO5.
Work effectively and collaboratively within a team to manage a project
LO6.
Demonstrate competency in performing and teaching safe people handling across various contexts and to different audiences
LO7.
Design an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment
LO8.
Demonstrate skills in facilitating the clients optimal participation in their everyday life including work, leisure and sport
LO9.
Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and contribution of each member of an inter-professional health team
LO10.
Identify, demonstrate and evaluate professional and ethical behaviours appropriate for entry to clinical practice
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Practical Exam - Manual handling
|
25% (MUST PASS) |
Week 4 (during practical class) |
| Project |
Ergonomics assignment
|
25% |
2/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Clinical Case Presentation
|
20% |
Week 12 (Presentations due during practical class) |
| Examination |
End of Semester Theory Exam (Inspera)
|
30% (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
In-Semester Practical Exam - Manual handling
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
Week 4 (during practical class)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05, L06
Task description
In this practical exam, students will be assessed on their knowledge and skills in performing and teaching safe people handling.
Students will be allocated one (1) patient scenario in which they will have 15 minutes to complete the task.
This exam will be conducted face-to-face, on-campus (St Lucia)
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 is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this item to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Ergonomics assignment
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
2/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L08, L10
Task description
Students will work in groups of no more than four (4) to undertake a manual task risk assessment of a worker at their workplace. Students will identify two tasks and perform a risk assessment on each using an appropriate risk assessment tool. They will produce a written report of the risk assessment recommending control measures for the prevention and/or minimisation of injury.
An electronic version of the assignment will be submitted through Blackboard. Further details will be given in the Blackboard site.
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
submit via Turnitin on 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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date and time.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal prior to the submission date and time.
Clinical Case Presentation
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Week 12 (Presentations due during practical class)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
Students will work in groups of four (4) to five (5) and undertake a clinical case project. The aim of this project is for students to consider the medium to long-term management of a patient/client after the initial few weeks. This might include progression of treatment, discharge planning, return to work or sport. This project is assessed by a 1) 10-minute group oral presentation of the clinical case, and 2) written one-page summary (one from each group).
The presentations will be conducted during the practical class on Friday 18th October (Week 12). The written one-page summary must be submitted through blackboard prior to the live presentations (8:00am, Friday 18th October). The clinical case presentation including the written summary is worth 20%.
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.
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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date and time.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal prior to the submission date and time.
End of Semester Theory Exam (Inspera)
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
The End of Semester Written Examination will examine all content covered in the course, and may also include the cultural safety, private practice and NDIS modules. The exam will be based on clinical cases. You will be given a number of clinical cases and you will be asked a series of questions about each case.
This will be an online closed book exam, conducted face-to-face on campus (St Lucia). Inspera Assessment will be used for this assessment in PHTY3280.
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.
Feedback: Feedback will be received upon request to the course coordinator. Students are given the opportunity to review EOS exam papers within 21 days of grade release, and the first two weeks of the following semester. Requests must be submitted in writing to the course coordinator. End-semester written exam marks will not be released until after the release of the final grade.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this item to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators 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 assessments of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments 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 assessments 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 in the assessment details. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in the assessment details. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in the assessment details. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in the assessment details. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in the assessment details. |
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: 1) In-Semester Practical Exam - Manual handling, and 2) End of Semester Theory Exam. You must pass theseﾠitems to 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.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of 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.
Resubmission/Resit of assessment items
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 Mid Semester Practical Exam is eligible for consideration of the resit option if the assessment item was completed on time.
After resit, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resitﾠfor an assessment item and do not attend onﾠthe scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.
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 Turnitin
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.
Submittingﾠassessment in Inspera
Inspera Assessment may be used in PHTY3280. The assessment item(s)ﾠcould include a non-invigilated/invigilated on-campus andﾠdigital assessmentﾠand students in this course will complete/submitﾠthese assessmentsﾠusing their own device. Details about Inspera Assessment including an introduction to Inspera functionality and where to go for support are available https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/assessments-inspera. Further information will be provided in the Blackboard site for this course, and practice opportunities will be available throughout the semester.
Learning 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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Any additional resource material will be placed in the Learning Resources folder for the relevant module on Blackboard
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 |
Tutorials These tutorials will provide an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the learning activities within each module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Practical |
Practical classes In the practical classes you will practice the practical skills in the course under the supervision of and with feedback from physiotherapy tutors. These classes will also contain clinical case scenarios for you to integrate your skills and reasoning into a clinical context. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06, L07, L08, L10 |
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Lecture |
Lectures The lectures will be delivered by physiotherapy staff at UQ and professionals with a special interest and expertise in the relevant area. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for you to view online. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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Lecture |
Online Modules You will complete online modules that will introduce you to Private Practice and the NDIS, and further explore cultural safety in practice. Learning outcomes: L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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Case-based learning |
Clinical cases Case-based self-directed group activity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
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.