PTY2042 · Monash University
Physiotherapy 4
- Credit points
- 24
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
PTY2042 is an integrated unit based on the 5 themes of the physiotherapy curriculum. • Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development focuses on development of personal and professional attributes which assist transition from student to physiotherapist. • Theme 2: Population, Society and Health investigates the evolution of health promotion, its inherent values and assumptions. • Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Science 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 and evaluate research as a foundation for evidence based practice.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro-physiotherapy theory exam (1 x 2.5 hour invigilated exam + 10 mins reading time)hurdle | Examination | 15% |
| Research assignment (group work - 4,500 words)hurdle | Project | 10% |
| Applied anatomy assessment (2 x 1 hour online invigilated quizzes)hurdle | Examination | 5% |
| Case-based learning (11 weeks x 500 words plus professional performance/contribution)hurdle | Project | 5% |
| Applied physiology assessment (2 x 1 hour online invigilated quizzes)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| OSCE (1 hour practical exam)hurdle | Demonstration | 30% |
| Research online activities (every two week - total 2 hours)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Health Promotion assignment (1,000 words), Pamphlet (500 words) and 10 minute presentation)hurdle | Presentation | 15% |
| Neuro-physiotherapy theory quiz (1 x 1.5 hour online invigilated quiz)hurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Video skills mastery (200 words x 4 video tasks)hurdle | Demonstration | — |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Blended |