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What will I learn on this module?
This module focuses upon the skills, behaviours, values and beliefs that are required as you transition from student to qualified physiotherapist. You will extend your professional development by considering the transferable skills you have developed up to this point in the programme and apply these to more complex clinical scenarios. You will have the opportunity to develop more advanced clinical skills and critically reflect on how these prepare you for autonomous practice on completion of the programme. As in Practice Placement 1 and 2, you will consider the HCPC and CSP standards and use reflective skills to identify your learning needs for this final year of study. You will be aware of the complex and evolving contexts of Physiotherapy practice and through this module you will demonstrate your developing confidence, initiative and resilience in adapting your practice. In addition, you will have the opportunity to practice Physiotherapy therapeutic skills in a “real” environment in a variety of practice placement areas with the support of University and Clinically based supervisors. This experience will consolidate the skills that you have developed within the University and enable you to understand the links between theory and practice.
How will I learn on this module?
Your learning in this module will take place between university-based teaching sessions and in a period of practice within a clinical setting. You will be supported to develop your understanding and skills within the university by experienced Physiotherapy staff, through a series of workshops linked with your clinical placement. HCPC and CSP standards relating to expectations on qualification will be referred to throughout this module. During placement you will work with an experienced physiotherapists who will guide your professional development in the context of the specific physiotherapy setting. You will use a portfolio of learning to make links between the university and practice based learning.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Successful academic achievement requires a system of robust support and guidance to help you focus on your learning needs. In addition to
the pastoral support you will receive, the tutors involved in delivering this module will provide guidance and academic counselling to ensure
that you are able to confidently engage with the academic and practical rigour of this module. This dialogue will be face to face in lectures, seminars and workshops with tutorial support available, and is an essential aspect of the programme’s assessment for learning strategy. Extensive support is also accessible online as part of the University’s commitment to technology enhanced learning. This employs the use of the e-learning portal.
A central feature the academic support available to you is the service provided by the University Library. This 24/7 service caters for all your learning needs, has extensive access to electronic texts and tutorials that will directly support the development of academic skills aimed at improving your critical thinking and communication skills.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Critically apply the evidence-base underpinning skills for safe, effective and collaborative physiotherapy practice with particular consideration of contextual factors
2. Understand HCPC and CSP guidance in relation to autonomous practice
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
1. Show critical self-awareness using reflection as an ongoing learning tool for pre, during and post placement
2. Critically discuss learning needs in relation to the development of autonomous practice
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
1. Demonstrate awareness and application of appropriate ethics, non-discriminatory practice, cultural awareness and person-centred care in meeting the requirements of the Health and Caring Professions Council Professional Standards
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment:
You will receive feedback on your professional development during seminars and workshops and in pre and post placement tutorials where you will reflect on and plan for your placement learning. During placement there will be ongoing formative assessment of practice where strengths and areas for development are identified. This will be supported through regular supervision meetings between the student and the practice educator.
Summative assessment
Level 6 Practice Placement Competencies (ALL MLOs)
You will be assessed by your Practice Educator on a pass/fail basis in line with specified level 6 competencies. You will receive written and verbal feedback on your strengths and areas for development from your Practice Educator
Pre-requisite(s)
N/A
Co-requisite(s)
N/A
Module abstract
This module encompasses your clinical placement for the final year of the programme and allows for development of your skills within the real-world setting. As part of this module, you will consolidate the learning from previous modules at level 5 and draw on level 6 modules, ‘Physiotherapy across the life course’, ‘Clinical reasoning in physiotherapy’ and ‘Innovation, leadership and preparation for working life’ to consolidate your physiotherapy skills as you transition towards autonomous practice. Taught components of this module will examine physiotherapy practice through the lens of autonomy and resilience in fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of a physiotherapist and providing the best possible care to your patients. You will undergo mandatory training to prepare you for clinical practice, work to develop your Continuing Professional Development portfolio as well as complete pre- and post-placement workshops to prepare and reflect on your clinical practice experience.
Course info
UCAS Code B165
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 years full-time
Department Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Location Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2022 or September 2023
Our Campus based courses starting in 2022 and 2023 will be delivered on-campus with supporting online learning content. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to adjust the delivery of our education accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
On-campus contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with any additional restrictions, which may be imposed by the Government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. This could potentially mean increased or fully online delivery, should such restrictions on in-person contact time be required.
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