Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Extended Physiotherapy Practice and Career Development

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Charlotte Ganderton

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: charlotte.ganderton@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study:

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course: 

 

Recommended Concurrent Study:

It is recommended to undertake the following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.  

  

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. 

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage. 


Course Description

This course provides you with the opportunity to advance your  knowledge and skills in extended areas of Physiotherapy practice including Emergency Department, Aquatic Physiotherapy, Vestibular Physiotherapy and Manipulative Physiotherapy. Clinical application of this knowledge will be explored through case-based learning and integrated knowledge from other physiotherapy domains.  students will also explore different health care models, public policy and “leading with impact in health”. You  will develop a portfolio that targets work readiness, competencies and skills for career development and leveraging employability. 

Work Integrated Learning: 

EmpowEER Work Integrated Learning (Industry Partnered WIL) activities will be integrated into this course to align with RMIT Career Development Learning (CDL) that prepares graduates for work readiness through a pedagogy to Explore, Engage and Experience: 

Students enrolled in this course will be required to be WIL passport ready to undertake placement as part of the assessment of the course.  A number of requirements must be met by students to ensure eligibility for placement.  Further details on each of these are available in Part B of the Course Guide.  

  • Police check  
  • Working with Children Check  
  • Annual TB screen, Influenza vaccination and STEM student immunisation form COVID vaccination certificates    
  • RMIT student deed (annual requirement)  
  • SHBS authorisation form   
  • NDIS worker screening check   

There is no flexibility with these requirements.  It is your responsibility to ensure these requirements are completed.  Any student who has not provided this information in full by the specified date will not be able to attend placement and will receive a fail grade for the placement course. A fail grade for the course will result in a delay in your program progression.  


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes 

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for MC287  Master of Physiotherapy: 

PLO1: Apply the foundational knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics to inform and guide the application of physiotherapy practice. 

PLO2: Apply physiotherapy skills to assess, treat and manage individuals safely and competently in accordance with legislative frameworks and ethical code of conduct across diverse health settings.  

PLO3: Evaluate and apply innovations in digital health and technology to support, advocate and advance physiotherapy practice. 

PLO5: Apply advanced research skills to critically appraise literature; interpret, analyse and synthesis findings for innovation and translation in physiotherapy practice. (K2, A3)  

PLO6: Apply communication skills based on evidence for collaborative decision-making, education and behaviour change to improve health outcomes.   

PLO7: Integrate cultural identity and values of respect and inclusion to effectively manage First Nations peoples and individuals from diverse backgrounds in health. 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

  1. Demonstrate the ability to perform safe assessment and formulate effective Physiotherapy management plans that align with contemporary research and evidence, collaborative client-centred decision making and responsible practice across a range of specific conditions.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to perform secure assessments and formulate effective Physiotherapy management plans that align with collaborative client-centred care and responsible practice across a range of specific conditions. 
  3. Critically evaluate different health models of funding and service delivery such as health insurance, work cover, Medicare, TAC) and the key essentials of business finance
  4. Construct a career-focused portfolio designed for job readiness, encompassing micro credentials, a comprehensive CV, personalized Cover Letter, and targeted Selection Criteria, all tailored for a specific position within the public or private health sector. 


Overview of Learning Activities

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional practice. As a student enrolled in this program you will:  

  • Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional practice. 

  • Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities 

  • Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations 

You will be actively engaged in a range of online and face-to-face learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, simulated clinical laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities.  

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially through the numerous sources available in the RMIT library, and via links and material specific to this course that is available through RMIT My Course. 

 

EmpowEER (Industry Partnered WIL) will be incorporated into this course via placement and learning activities that utilise a variety of settings such as simulation, supervised EmpowEER WIL immersive experiences or blended teaching and learning methods.  

The maximum duration of WIL based learning will be 10 days across the semester.  

EmpowEER WIL specific activities will be identified and coordinated by by university staff. 

All EmpowEER WIL-specific activities will be in compliance with university standards for responsible practice (inclusivity, health, safety, and well-being, cultural safety, accessibility, equity, and adjustments).   

All necessary RMIT EmpowEER WIL documentation must be completed as a credential prior to the commencement of WIL activities.   


Overview of Learning Resources

Each learning module contains core resources such as journal articles, videos, podcasts and other readings that you will require to complete the course successfully. Learning resources within this course will be clearly marked as ‘essential’ or ‘supplementary’. If the teaching team finds additional resources during course delivery that could be of interest for the cohort, this will be made available during the teaching period. 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through RMIT My Course. 

You will be directed to specific resources within the course sequentially and will also have the opportunity to identify specific texts and journal articles to inform their specific area of enquiry. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT My Course. 


Overview of Assessment

All Hurdle assessments are required to be successfully completed for a pass mark in this course. This clinical course awards a pass or fail mark.  

All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching). 

Hurdle requirements are required in order to provide evidence of safe practice and compliance with professional standards of the accrediting organisation the Australian Physiotherapy Council. 

Assessment Task 1: Individual Quiz 

Weighting: 20% 

This assessment task supports CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3  

Assessment Task 2: Practical examination 

Weighting: 30% 

This assessment task supports CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3  

Assessment Task 3: EmpowEER WIL (Individual) (Hurdle) 

Weighting: 50% 

This assessment task supports CLO1-4 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.