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Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Achieve competencies outlined in the Clinical Assessment Form Level 1 in the following areas (with guidance): Patient Assessment, Treatment and Management, Professionalism, Documentation and Communication (interpersonal and interprofessional)
2. Show documentary evidence of undertaking Clinical Reasoning and Evidence Based Practice
3. Show documentary evidence of conditions seen and treatments implemented
4. Show documentary evidence of initiative in identifying learning needs and availing of learning opportunities. Objectives should be reviewed and modified at midway of placement.
5. Show documentary evidence of manual handling risk assessment and patient handling skills
6. Show documentary evidence of reflective practice in relation to personal and professional development
7. Be accountable for their actions, or lack thereof – failure to comply with Policies and Procedures may result in failure of the module.
8. Have an awareness of health beliefs and attitudes of the Travelling Community in Ireland
9. Have an awareness of the physiotherapy service in the primary care sector, including health promotion
10. Have an understanding of various models / use for telehealth services i.e. one to one assessment / triage, health promotion, screening, classes
Clinical practice on placement varies depending on the specialities covered on site. Clinical practice assessment is determined by the Common Assessment Form under the 5 headings - Patient assessment, Treatment & Management, Professionalism, Communication and Documentation.
The portfolio includes the reflective diary, the evidence based clinical reasoning form, placement objectives, planned and unplanned learning and evidence of manual & patient handling techniques.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 180 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 255 |
This module is suitable only for students registered to the B.Sc Physiotherapy Programme.
Successful completion of the practice education component is required for professional registration.
Physiotherapy Practice PHTY20140
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Clinical Practice Evaluation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 80 |
Portfolio: Reflective Learning Portfolio | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Clinical feedback will be given on-site by practice supervisor. Portfolio feedback will be on submission in assignment on brightspace.
Name | Role |
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Ms Nessa Waters | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Mary O'Mahoney | Tutor |