Unit of Study PHTY1002 Foundational Physiotherapy Practice (2025)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

PHTY1001 - Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice AND HBIO1011 - Regional Anatomy and Biomechanics

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time. This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that requires students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning.

Unit description

This unit builds on Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice to develop students' foundational skills. The unit introduces the evaluation of health, function and impairments, the use of outcome measures, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Students learn the principles of physiotherapy management for health and well-being, incorporating person-centred evidence-based approach that is culturally responsive, utilising collaborative goal setting, client education and feedback. Skills in digital health and online client consultation are introduced. Students learn to apply foundational skills in physiotherapy assessment, planning and evaluation.

Unit content

Assessment and evaluation of health, pain, function and impairments; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Introduction to: principles of physiotherapy management for health and well-being; World Health Organisation and Physical Activity Guidelines
Introduction to digital health and principles and methods of online client consultation (incorporating telehealth)
Foundational Physiotherapy Skills A including active and passive range of joint motion, assessment, measurement and documentation
Foundational Physiotherapy Skills B including manual muscle testing and dynamometry, assessment and documentation
Foundational Physiotherapy Skills C including observational movement and use of mobility aids

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term4	Term4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss outcome measures for assessing, evaluating and reporting health, pain, function and impairments

identify and adapt principles of, and approaches to, client consultation

discuss principles of evidence-based collaborative physiotherapy management for health and well-being in diverse populations across the lifespan

select, perform and document foundational physiotherapy assessment skills

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Practical 2 x 2.5 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Placement 4 hours (Once)

Assessment
Practical	60%
Case study	40%
Placement	SR
Reflective writing	SR

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Fee information

Domestic

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