UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

PTY4283 Physiotherapy 8C: Campus

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PTY4283 Physiotherapy 8C: Campus is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Full year at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
24
Offered in 2027
Full year
Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 30%
and 7 other tasks

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Requisites

Before PTY4283

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After PTY4283

No unit lists PTY4283 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: PTY3462 and PTY3463 and one of (PTY3162, PTY3262)

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3002, M3003.

Overview

PTY4283 continues to develop the five themes upon which the four-year curriculum is based.

This 24 credit point, year long unit includes 2 on-campus sections and contains the majority of the non-clinical assessment throughout the final year of the Physiotherapy program.

It extends students' integrated knowledge and skills into specialised areas of physiotherapy practice and includes wide-ranging content such as: Research methods and evidence based practice; Indigenous Health; preparation for graduation and entry into the workforce; the role of the clinical educator; professional issues and a reflection on personal and professional development.

Unique to PTY4283 is a Student Research Conference which will take place in the final week of Semester 2, Year 4 during which students will have the opportunity to present the outcome of their research project to their student peers and industry partners. 

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Full yearPeninsulaFlexible

Assessment

  • Case study analysis and reflection (Allies II)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Research project proposalWrittenCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Research skills seminar (10-15 minutes)PresentationCompetency hurdle
    5%
  • Research project poster (1,000 words)ArtefactCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Critical analysis (3500 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Conference Abstract (300 words) (non-weighted)ProjectCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Research project oral presentation (15 - 20 minutes)PresentationCompetency hurdle
    5%
  • Written examination (3 hours)ExaminationCompetency hurdle
    30%

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. 1

    Collaboratively design a clinically relevant research proposal.

  2. 2

    Apply evidence-based practice in patient care.

  3. 3

    Develop and deliver a research-themed verbal presentation addressing an area of need at a clinical site.

  4. 4

    Integrate knowledge and skills to effectively assess patient needs, including selection of relevant measures of health indicators and outcomes.

  5. 5

    Critically analyse risks and adverse events associated with client assessments and interventions.

  6. 6

    Examine complexities and justify clinical decision making associated with ethical and equitable health care delivery.

  7. 7

    Demonstrate and comply with standards of professional behaviour and communication with colleagues, clients, staff, and other stakeholders.

  8. 8

    Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to collaboratively address racism in healthcare.

  9. 9

    Detail and apply critical pre-employment information and processes relative to the entry-level graduate.

  10. 10

    Review roles and skills required for effective supervision and mentoring and identify personal strengths and learning challenges whilst on clinical placements.

  11. 11

    Apply fundamentals of evidence-based practice in order to effectively analyse and plan appropriate patient interactions, including patient-centred goal development, and the selection of appropriate interventions.

  12. 12

    Deliver a verbal presentation and provide constructive peer feedback in an inter-professional seminar setting.

  13. 13

    Meet entry level requirements for registration to practice as a Physiotherapist.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops28 hours
  • Assessments2 hours
  • Lectures4 hours
  • Tutorials4 hours

PTY4283 comprises three campus-based weeks and additional self-directed learning time.

On campus there will be approximately 17 hours per week of contact teaching.

A campus-based learning week will consist of approximately 1-2 hours of lectures; 2 hours of tutorials; and 12-14 hours of workshops.

For every formal teaching contact hour, students are expected to complete a minimum 2.5 additional hours of self-directed learning related to content, tasks and further reading as described in the PTY4283 Unit Guide. Other written assessment tasks will be completed by students in self-directed learning time.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Michael Storr
Unit Coordinators
Dr Melanie Farlie

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PTY4283?

PTY4283 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is PTY4283 offered?

In 2027, PTY4283 runs in Full year at Peninsula.

Does PTY4283 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
24
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Physiotherapy
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.500
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available