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Year 1 Physiotherapy.
Coordinator: Ms G Webb.
Contact: Three hours of practical classes, 1-hour lecture and the equivalent of a 1-hour clinical session per week throughout the year; two hours a week of Introduction to Emergency Medicine classes during the first semester.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should:Comprehend: the role of the physiotherapist in the community; the principles involved in assessment procedures and problem solving processes as applied to clinical decision making; the principles involved in exercise prescription; the need to be able to accurately identify structures for diagnosis and treatment.
Have developed: basic skills in First Aid; basic skills in moving, positioning and lifting of patients; skills in selected massage techniques; skills in the observation and analysis of normal movement and posture; the ability to prescribe and teach exercises; skills in specific assessment procedures; skills in measurement procedures as used by physiotherapists.
Appreciate: the need to integrate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology in the understanding of the theory and practice of physiotherapy; the need to apply scientific attitudes of inquiry and critical analysis to physiotherapy practices.
Content:
Introduction to Emergency Medicine An approach to emergency medicine, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; wounds, bleeding, shock; bone and soft tissue injuries; burns and poisoning; bites and stings; medical emergencies. Movement Observation, analysis and critical evaluation of normal body movements. Interpersonal skills Awareness of personal space, verbal and non verbal communication, touch. Assessment techniques An introduction to Physiotherapy assessment procedures. Massage Theory of massage, massage techniques, positioning and comfort of patients. Exercise prescription Purpose of exercises, principles in teaching exercise, mechanical principles applied to exercise, individual and class exercises, apparatus, evaluation and modification of exercises. Patient handling Safety and comfort, patient positioning, patient transfers, safe lifting techniques, patient therapist relationships.
Assessment:
First semester: a 30-minute practical examination (20 per cent). Second semester: a 30-minute practical examination (40 per cent); 2-hour written examination (40 per cent). Attendance at clinical sessions is a requirement. First Aid: a written examination and a 30-minute practical examination. (This is a hurdle requirement that must be completed by the end of second year).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 144)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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