Course coordinator
Dr Roma Forbes
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (06/01/2025 - 21/02/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
An introductory supervised clinical placement with experiences of hospital placements in both acute (cardiorespiratory and/or orthopaedics) and outpatient musculoskeletal practice.
The course seeks to develop generic professional and clinical competencies through a variety of teaching and learning models in several settings. Models include use of standardised patients (SPs) and observational clinical experiences. The standardised patient model is a supervised experience which will progress from group work to individual work with SPs who are simulating clinical conditions in a standardised way. Students will be given exposure to musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory cases predominantly. The observational clinical experiences will provide exposure to various clinical settings.
Over the course, students will be introduced to the Australian and New Zealand Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds. You will receive graded exposure to patient conditions and clinical settings with the emphasis on gaining an understanding of what constitutes safe and professional clinical practice and how different clinical settings are organised and how they operate. Workbook items for each of these activities will be used to provide direction and will require reflection on the variety of experiences presented during the course.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students entering this course will have completed all PHTY-coded courses across the prior 3 semesters in the GEMs physiotherapy program, including PHTY7825.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHTY7825, PHTY7812, PHTY7822, PHTY7823
Restrictions
MPhtySt students
Course contact
Course coordinator
Ms Lauren Cox
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Roma Forbes
Ms Lauren Cox
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Detailed timetables for each SP stream (Hospital; MS) will be available on Blackboard.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to introduce students to clinical practice. It aims to educate students about professional competencies as set out by the APC and to develop in a generic way competencies for ethical and professional behaviour in a range of clinical settings. The course aims to introduce students to professional education models that are used to develop the integration of specific knowledge and skills for practice in acute care and musculoskeletal settings.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Specific course objectives
1.1 Be familiar with the Australian and New Zealand Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds
1.2 Be familiar with organisation of the clinical immersion location, including managerial structure of physiotherapy, medical and relevant other allied health personnel
1.3 Be familiar with routines and procedures relevant to the setting
1.4 Be familiar with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
1.5 Be familiar with manual handling policies and execute safe manual handling procedures
1.6 Integrate theoretical knowledge from previous courses into clinical practice
1.7 Reflect on the effectiveness of their total management of the patient, including the effect of individual patient differences and service delivery considerations
1.8 Reflect on the learning interactions between themselves and other students, and between themselves and the clinical educator
LO2.
Professional competencies
2.1 a) Demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to physiotherapy b) Communicate effectively c) Access interpret and apply information to continuously improve practice d) Assess the client e) Interpret and analyse the assessment findings f) Implement safe and effective physiotherapy interventions g) Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of physiotherapy interventions h) Operate effectively across a range of settings, particularly in the hospital and ambulatory care fields.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Integrated clinical practice experience | Pass/Fail | |
| Performance, Role play/ Simulation | Performance in musculoskeletal SPs and workbook | Pass/Fail | |
| Performance, Role play/ Simulation | Performance in cardiorespiratory SPs and workbook | Pass/Fail | |
| Performance | Observational clinical practice workbook | Pass/Fail |
Assessment details
Integrated clinical practice experience
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
Task description
Students will participate in supervised observational clinical experiences for 2 weeks during this period. Clinical Educator/s at each site, will evaluate students on standards of practice including: Professional Behaviour, Effective Communication and Safety.
Submission guidelines
If you are not on campus on / by the due date please upload evidence of your signed assessment form (photo / scan) via TurnItIn. In this case, please then submit your workbook hardcopy to the SASU Admin Desk, level 3 of Therapies Bld, by 23rd Feb (end of Week 1 of Sem 1).
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Performance in musculoskeletal SPs and workbook
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
Task description
Continuous assessment of performance in musculoskeletal simulations, and completion of musculoskeletal workbook. Perspectives will be provided throughout the week by Clinical Educators and Stream Coordinator, related to: professionalism, communication, safety, clinical reasoning, knowledge and skills, as demonstrated though performance in SP interactions (including pre and post activities) and workbook responses.
Submission guidelines
Please submit your workbook (printed) on the final day of simulations for each stream. Please submit according to instructions from the Stream Leader (eg, into a box at the front of the room).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Performance in cardiorespiratory SPs and workbook
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
Task description
Continuous assessment of performance in cardiorespiratory simulations, and completion of cardiorespiratory workbook. Perspectives will be provided throughout the week by Clinical Educators and Stream Coordinator, related to: professionalism, communication, safety, clinical reasoning, knowledge and skills, as demonstrated though performance in SP interactions (including pre and post activities) and workbook responses.
Submission guidelines
Please submit your workbook (printed) on the final day of simulations for each stream. Please submit according to instructions from the Stream Leader (eg, into a box at the front of the room).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Observational clinical practice workbook
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
Task description
Workbook related to supervised observational clinical experiences. If you are not on campus by the due date please upload evidence of your signed assessment form (photo / scan) via Turnitin. Please submit your workbook hardcopy to the box outside room 419 by the end of the first week of Semester 1.
Submission guidelines
If you are not on campus on / by the due date please upload evidence of your signed assessment form (photo / scan) via TurnItIn. In this case, please then submit your workbook hardcopy to the SASU Admin Desk, level 3 of Therapies Bld, by 23rd Feb (end of Week 1 of Sem 1).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: In order to pass the course, the student must receive a pass grade on all assessment items. |
| F |
Course grade description: The student will fail the course if any of the assessment items are graded as a fail unless the assessment item failed falls under the resubmission policy detailed below and is passed on resubmission. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmissionﾠof 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 workbooks are eligible for consideration forﾠthe resubmissionﾠoptionﾠif the assessment item was submittedﾠon time. Students who are granted a resubmissionﾠfor an assessment item and do not submit byﾠthe scheduled date will not be granted an extension.ﾠ
Note: a resit is not available for the simulation activities or the clinical observations as assessment is continuous and based on performance over the course of the week.
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.
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.
I am unable to complete assessment task on or by the listed due dateﾠ
Extensionsﾠcan be requested for the following assessment items:ﾠ
- Performance in musculoskeletal SPs and Workbook (Workbook only)
- Performance in cardiorespiratory SPs and workbook (Workbook only)
- Observational clinical practice workbook (Workbook only)
Students applying for an extension must submit a request viaﾠmy.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my.ﾠRequestsﾠand provide evidence of their circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, butﾠno later than the assessment item submission date.ﾠ
Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsiteﾠApplying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queenslandﾠ
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
Workbooks are provided for each of the SP week experiences, and the observational clinical experiences.
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 |
Fieldwork |
Integrated clinical practice Introductory clinical observation experiences. Students attend clinical settings (2 weeks during this period). |
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.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: