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<p>This unit will further build on students' knowledge in relation to physiotherapy assessment and intervention by expanding their skills towards acute care physiotherapy. Students will be expected to apply evidence-based research, safety considerations, and, where appropriate, explore the medico-legal implications of techniques within the acute care setting. The unit is designed to provide students with foundational practical abilities to work in acute care by exposing them to current assessment and treatment methods while emphasising and exploring the principles of team-based therapy and critical thinking across a range of clinical scenarios.</p>
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<p>Acute orthopaedic/cardiorespiratory/neurological case management</p>
<p>Acute on chronic conditions</p>
<p>Imaging</p>
<p>Elective procedures</p>
<p>Trauma</p>
<p>The Multidisciplinary Team</p>
<p>Discharge planning/Continuum of care</p>
<p>Multiple trauma</p>
<p>Critical care</p>
<p>Palliative care</p>
<p>Hydrotherapy</p>
<p>Amputee Care</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will further build on students' knowledge in relation to physiotherapy assessment and intervention by expanding their skills towards acute care physiotherapy. Students will be expected to apply evidence-based research, safety considerations, and, where appropriate, explore the medico-legal implications of techniques within the acute care setting. The unit is designed to provide students with foundational practical abilities to work in acute care by exposing them to current assessment and treatment methods while emphasising and exploring the principles of team-based therapy and critical thinking across a range of clinical scenarios.</p>
Unit content
<p>Acute orthopaedic/cardiorespiratory/neurological case management</p> <p>Acute on chronic conditions</p> <p>Imaging</p> <p>Elective procedures</p> <p>Trauma</p> <p>The Multidisciplinary Team</p> <p>Discharge planning/Continuum of care</p> <p>Multiple trauma</p> <p>Critical care</p> <p>Palliative care</p> <p>Hydrotherapy</p> <p>Amputee Care</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps3415">061701 - Physiotherapy</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPPS2024" target="_blank">NHPPS2024</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPPS2224" target="_blank">NHPPS2224</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed NHPPS3215</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the acute care setting, including interprofessional practice and team-based care.</p>
K2
<p>Describe key anatomical, pathophysiological, and biomechanical aspects related to a variety of acute care conditions and procedures.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the essential components of a patient's history and medical notes in relation to their current acute care presentation.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate competent, safe, and appropriate performance of assessment techniques specific to acute care presentations, considering any medico-legal requirements.</p>
S2
<p>Prescribe appropriate early-stage rehabilitation interventions for patients in the acute care setting.</p>
A1
<p>Apply clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment planning of patients in acute care, considering individual patient goals and conditions.</p>
A2
<p>Utilise evidence-based research to guide clinical reasoning in the assessment and treatment of acute care patients, understanding timeframes of healing, treatment pathways, and prognosis.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Problem List Presentation</p>
<p>Oral Viva</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, K3, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Practical Demonstration</p>
<p>Skills Mastery</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Practical Examination </p>
<p>OSCE</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Practical Examination</p>
<p>OSCE - Hurdle</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps3415">061701 - Physiotherapy</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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