Courses & Units
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice CXA709
Introduction
This professional experience placement unit brings together core foundational physiotherapy practice knowledge and skills and requires students to apply them to work in supervised practice with clients who present with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. There is a retained focus on the application of core theoretical knowledge and threshold concepts related to person and client centredness, biopsychosocial models of practice, clinical reasoning, self-reflection, critical thinking, cultural safety and awareness, pharmacology and evidence-based practice to direct client care. Students will further develop knowledge and skills, to a new graduate level, related to physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills for in the management of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Students will learn to evaluate, quantify and interpret participation and activity limitations and impairments in people with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, and to provide appropriate interventions.
Summary
| Unit name | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA709 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nagarajan Manickaraj |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and integrate evidence in the assessment of clients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.
- Assess and interpret neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction in relation to underlying impairments and use clinical reasoning to plan and implement physiotherapy interventions.
- Conduct a client assessment, including examination of the neuro-musculoskeletal system, client history, physical examination, and demonstrate the use of basic measurement and testing procedures used to assess neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Collaborate interprofessionally and communicate clinical information to patients/clients, carers, other healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders.
- Justify the clinical reasoning rationale for assessment and selection and implementation of active and passive treatment procedures commonly used in the management of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061701 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA736 Foundation of Physiotherapy|CXA737 Physiotherapy PracticeCo-requisites
CXA708 Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapyTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop x 180 min x 8per semester, Workshop x7hrs x 13per semester, Online activity x 2hrs x8per semester, PEP x8hrs x 26 per semester |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Physiotherapy Skills Performance|Applied Clinical Reasoning (30%)|Short quizzes (30%)|Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will be able to access the topic-specific reading list via the Readings List section on the MyLO homepage. You will be directed to topic-specific readings to complete related activities on each topic. |
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| Recommended | You will have access to the following books that will be useful to expand your knowledge and understanding of the contents of this unit. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignments you will find these textbooks as a useful starting point. These textbooks are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collections. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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