PHYSIOTH 3005 - Managing Complexity in Clinical Settings

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

Using various healthcare settings and scenarios (including the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, critical care, rehabilitation, the first contact practitioner and the compensable patient), this course will explore issues of complexity associated with persons with healthcare needs, caseloads, teams, services and/or wider organisations. Students will extend their knowledge and skills related to the role of the physiotherapist as an independent practitioner and member of the wider healthcare team. You will have ongoing opportunities to apply the clinical reasoning model that draws on the World Health Organisation (WHO) International Classification of Functioning framework, a biopsychosocial approach to health care and evidence-based practice. Self-learning guides and online resources will complement workshops, practical classes and tutorials that are scheduled in block mode.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHYSIOTH 3005
Course	Managing Complexity in Clinical Settings
Coordinating Unit	Physiotherapy
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 10 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	PHYSIOTH 3001 and PHYSIOTH 3002 and PHYSIOTH 3003 and PHYSIOTH 3004
Restrictions	Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Assessment	Examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Nicole Prideaux

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Safely and effectively perform case specific assessments for people with complex health care needs and from diverse backgrounds.
2	Analyse and interpret assessment findings of people with complex heath care needs to produce a prioritised problem list.
3	Develop and justify interdisciplinary and evidenced based management plans that can be safely applied to people with complex health care needs, and translate this evidence into practice.
4	Apply clinical reasoning to safely and effectively perform physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques for people with complex healthcare needs and from diverse backgrounds.
5	Safely and effectively prioritise patient caseloads of people with complex health care needs.
6	Research and apply best-practice physiotherapy knowledge and skills to a range of people and settings.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 6
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 3, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3, 5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 4
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1, 4, 5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	-
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	-

Learning Resources

Online Learning

All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly workshops and practical. Workshops and practicals will provide students with content that they will be able to practice and apply. Content will be delivered in an integrated manner, as topics overlap and are closely linked.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

This course provides more advanced learning in assessment, clinical reasoning and management across key domains of physiotherapy as well as adjunct areas, including:

Advanced Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy

Critical Care Physiotherapy

Early rehabilitation in Critical Care settings

Inpatient rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Adjunct therapies e.g. aquatic physiotherapy

Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

First contact practitioners

Lower Limb Amputation

Return to sports

Compensable patients and return to work

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Examination	Summative	60%	2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Continuous Assessment	Formative and Summative	20%	1, 3, 4, 6
Assignment	Summative	20%	2, 3, 4, 6

Assessment Related Requirements

Pre-requisite rules:

Students must have passed the following courses:

* Paediatric, Pelvic and Women’s Health Physiotherapy
* Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
* Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
* Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

Assessment Detail

Examination
Examination(s) covering entire course content will be held. Some courses may comprise both practical and written examinations and the results will be calculated as a weighted average. Feedback will be provided upon request.

Continuous Assessment
Continuous assessment tasks will occur frequently throughout the course. Assessment tasks may include, group tasks, oral presentations, in class quizzes, online tests, short reflective pieces of writing, e-portfolios or short answer questions. Feedback will be provided regularly throughout the semester and following completion of the assessment task(s).

Assignment
Students will complete an assignment related to a specific area of the course. The assignment may take a variety of forms including, but not limited to, an essay, reflective piece (written, video, multimedia), case study or literature review. Feedback will be provided via MyUni.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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