Module NHS-4447:
Physiotherapy Practice
Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2026-27
NHS-4447
2026-27
School of Health Sciences
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Julie Owen
Overview
The module will include: ��﹩earning styles and evidence based learning, ��㎞eflective practice and professional thinking ��@ntroduction to the profession and standards, competencies and expectations ��@ntoduction to health and social care policy ��%ealth & Safety, Basic Life Support, infection control (mandatory training) ��㏎cope of practice ��㎜rofessional conduct and standards ��@ntroduction to vulnerability and safeguarding ��﹪aintaining the profession���s reputation and standing ��﹩egal and ethical aspects of Physiotherapy ��$onsent and Informed Consent ��㎜atient safety and duty of candour ��㎞ecord-keeping and clinical notes ��/ccountability, autonomy and responsibility ��㎡he importance of inter-professional working (MDT) ��㏎ervice user and carer involvment in Healthcare and well being ��$ommunication and clinical effectiveness ��$linical reasoning ��㎜roblem-solving approach to patient management ��¢itness to Practice ��@ntroduction to keeping a portfolio workbook ��@ntroduction and preparation for clinical placements ��﹪andatory training (see above).
Assessment Strategy
-good -60% Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of professional standards, competencies and expectations. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -70%> Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of professional standards, competencies and expectations. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria -another level-50% Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of professional standards, competencies and expectations. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.
Learning Outcomes
- Adopt a critical approach to physiotherapy practice and patient management
- Critically apply and consider legal and ethical issues relating to physiotherapy.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of professional conduct and standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of inter-professional working
Assessment method
Group Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
20 minute group presentation
Weighting
50%
Due date
28-02-2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Written assignment / essay
Weighting
50%
Due date
21-04-2023