PHS112 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice (8)

This subject introduces students to the application of assessment principles in order to inform physiotherapy management, including the use of e-health digital technologies for rural and remote physiotherapy practice in particular. Students will learn the principles of goal setting and client education for basic health conditions. Students will develop their skills in interprofessional practice by beginning to consider other health professional roles in client care. Students will begin to learn about the role of physiotherapists across the lifespan and basic principles of human development. This subject will also enable students to further develop their understanding of the business of physiotherapy in local and global settings and sustainable practice in the context of physiotherapy.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Orange Campus
Port Macquarie Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHS112. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in 4405PT Bachelor of Physiotherapy or 4505B Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

Not available to students who have completed PHS100. 

Prerequisites

PHS111 and BMS171

Subject Relationships

PHS100 replaced by PHS111 and PHS112

Incompatible Subjects

PHS100

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate ethical, safe and effective person-centred physiotherapy management and describe the role of other health professionals for a range of clinical presentations including people living in rural and remote regions;
  • be able to use clinical reasoning processes to set goals for client recovery;
  • be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms with clients and colleagues, in the planning and implementation of physiotherapy management strategies ;
  • be able to use evidence based practice and information to develop and guide development of their own knowledge;
  • be able to explain the business of physiotherapy in local and global settings and sustainable practice in the context of physiotherapy;
  • be able to demonstrate foundational collaborative practice skills as a basis for teamwork and interprofessional practice; and
  • be able to outline the role of a physiotherapist across the lifespan.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Appropriate and safe selection and delivery of physiotherapy management
  • Physiotherapy management using e-health digital technologies such as telehealth for people in rural and remote communities
  • Principles of collaborative SMART goal setting
  • Principles of client education and skills in teaching peers and clients
  • Principles of teamwork
  • Impacts of common health conditions upon function and living
  • Basic principles of human development across the lifespan
  • The business and sustainable practice of physiotherapy in global contexts

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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