PTY2031 Physiotherapy 3
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY2031 Physiotherapy 3 is a level 2, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs PTY1011 and PTY1022 and unlocks 6 units.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 5 other tasks
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Requisites
Before PTY2031
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PTY2031
6 units list PTY2031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course 3868, 3891, M2003, M3002, M3003.
Overview
PTY2031 develops the 5 themes on which the 4 year curriculum is based.
- Theme 1: Personal & Professional Development: explores effective communication with clients with cardiorespiratory conditions.
- Theme 2: Population, Society & Health: explores issues relating to healthcare policy development and delivery.
- Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Science: provides the biomedical and physiotherapy knowledge that underpins physiotherapy clinical practice.
- Theme 4: Applied Practice: develops clinical skills integral to physiotherapy practice in the management of cardiorespiratory clients.
- Theme 5: Research: explores knowledge and skills that relate to the ability to critically evaluate research.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Blended |
Assessment
- Written Examination - Part A (45 minss) & Part B (2 hours 10 mins)ExaminationCompetency hurdle25%
- OSCE (1 hour)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle30%
- Research activitiesProjectCompetency hurdle15%
- Anatomy assessment - Part 1 (45 mins) and Part 2 (45 mins)ExaminationCompetency hurdle10%
- Physiology assessment Parts 1 (45 mins) & 2 (45 mins)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
- CBL learning and performanceProjectCompetency hurdle10%
- Skills mastery portfolio - Pass/FailDemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Implement a range of strategies that enable effective communication with clients with cardiorespiratory problems and their caregivers
- 2
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the physiotherapist and other members of the health care team in the management of the client with acute and chronic cardiorespiratory illness
- 3
Recognise issues surrounding care and develop ethical and professional practice skills with respect to individual with cardiorespiratory illness
- 4
Identify the health and wellbeing priority areas in Australia and integrate them into areas of physiotherapy practice
- 5
Explain the anatomical structure and function of the thorax (including the cardiorespiratory system) and abdomen.
- 6
Describe the pathology of cardiorespiratory related diseases
- 7
Explain the physiology of the cardiorespiratory system and physiological adaptations to exercise and pathology
- 8
Apply knowledge of commonly encountered medications to physiotherapy practice.
- 9
Investigate and explain evidence based physiotherapy intervention relevant to the management of the cardiorespiratory client
- 10
Design and conduct an effective physiotherapy assessment of the cardiorespiratory system
- 11
Apply evidence based clinical reasoning to devise a client-centred problem list
- 12
Determine and demonstrate appropriate cardiorespiratory physiotherapy management for clients with cardiorespiratory problems across the lifespan
- 13
Evaluate and reflect on treatment outcomes, and devise a plan for ongoing management (including goal setting and discharge planning)
- 14
Maintain a safe and effective workplace, and minimise risk to both therapist and client
- 15
Apply appropriate evidence-based approaches to develop key aspects of a systematic review protocol (e.g. focusing research questions, database searching, data extraction and management)
- 16
Critically appraise key methodological issues in various research designs (e.g. randomised trials, case control studies, prognostic studies)
- 17
Describe key research concepts underpinning accurate measurement of health data (e.g. reliability, validity, diagnostic accuracy)
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials91 hours
- Applied sessions42 hours
- Assessments2.5 hours
- Lectures83.5 hours
- Seminars6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
On campus: Workload is approximately 7-8 hours of lectures, and 9.5 hours of tutorials which includes case-based learning, clinicals skills, and applied anatomy sessions per week.
You will be expected to undertake private study and preparation in addition to assigned self-directed study related to the material in the weekly study guide. Off campus: students may be required to attend a clinical immersion visit during the semester.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Christian Osadnik
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Prue Munro
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY2031?
You need PTY1011 and PTY1022 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PTY2031?
PTY2031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including PTY2042, PTY3051, PTY3162, PTY3262, PTY3462 and PTY3463.
When is PTY2031 offered?
In 2027, PTY2031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PTY2031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 6 other tasks.