PTY1011 · Monash University
Physiotherapy 1
- Credit points
- 24
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
PTY1011 is an integrated unit based on the five themes of the physiotherapy curriculum. • Theme 1: Personal and professional development focuses on development of personal and professional attributes that assist transition from student to physiotherapist. • Theme 2: Population, Society and Health addresses broader society and population health issues. • Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Sciences provides the knowledge which underpins physiotherapy practice. • Theme 4: Applied practice develops clinical competencies integral to physiotherapy practice. • Theme 5: Research focuses on the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research as a foundation for evidence based practice.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team building video assignmenthurdle | Artefact | 5% |
| Allies 1–5 x critical reflections (400 words each plus a reflection on student learning x 500 words)hurdle | Written | 5% |
| Online summative research testshurdle | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Physiology summative tests (2 x 1 hour online)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Physiotherapy theory: In-semester test (e-Assessment x 1 hour online)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| CBL learning and performancehurdle | Project | 10% |
| Reflective portfolio - Pass/Failhurdle | Written | — |
| End semester written exam (2 hours online)hurdle | Examination | 20% |
| OSCEhurdle | Demonstration | 15% |
| IPE Tutorial Preparation – 10 x Weekly open book MCQ tests (15 mins) | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Group oral presentationhurdle | Written | 10% |
| Skills mastery checklist - Pass/Failhurdle | Demonstration | — |
| Applied anatomy assessments (2 x 1 hour online)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Blended |