Modules

.YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Studies during the first year lay down the foundation knowledge and skills of problem-solving and clinical reasoning. A three-week placement provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the learning and prepare for Level 5 placement experience. MODULES •Professional Studies & Placement 1: an introduction to what it means to be a health and care professional, developing the role and responsibility of being an autonomous and professional physiotherapist. •Research 1– learning to learn: focuses on study skills and an introduction to utilising research evidence in health and social care. •Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice One: This module introduces normal physiology and anatomy with a focus on and relevance to musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, including communication skills and the individual and social factors that contribute to the concept of health and well-being. •Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice Two: This module introduces normal anatomy and physiology with a focus on the cardiorespiratory and neurological systems, building on the skills of physiotherapy assessment, health behaviours and the wider public health agenda. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Year 2 develops knowledge and skills in greater depth during studies in cardiorespiratory, neurology and the spine and provides two, six-week placements to consolidate the skills and knowledge from year one and two. MODULES •Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: provides the knowledge and skills to apply anatomy, physiology and pathology to develop problem-solving skills in the assessment and rehabilitation of common cardiorespiratory conditions. •Neurological Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: provides the knowledge and skills to apply anatomy, physiology and pathology to develop problem-solving skills in the assessment and rehabilitation of common neurological conditions. •Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: provides the knowledge and skills to apply anatomy, physiology and pathology to develop problem-solving skills in the assessment and rehabilitation of common conditions of the spine. •Research 2: focuses on building evaluation and research skills with an introduction to utilising research in evidenced-based health and social care. •Placement 2: a six-week placement developing skills of clinical practice. •Placement 3: a six-week placement developing skills of clinical practice. YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Year 3 offers increased opportunities for independent learning and self-reflection in preparation for employment. The complexity of service user presentation will be explored to facilitate critical evaluation and high-level problem-solving. MODULES •Leadership and Innovation in Practice: Prepares students for employment to contribute beyond their clinical skills through an understanding of their role in leadership and innovation and can identify what and how to improve services. •Management of the Complex patient: Encourages students to adapt and modify physiotherapy management for service users who present with a spectrum of social and health conditions, reflecting the complexity of contemporary healthcare practice. •Research 3 – dissertation: Further consolidation of research skills and completion of a research project. •Placement 4: A six-week placement consolidating clinical skills. •Placement 5: A seven-week placement consolidating clinical skills. The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Assessments include: •Multiple choice questions •Group and individual presentations •Practical placements •Viva presentations •Research projects •Short written questions Practical Sessions Practical sessions form an important part of the teaching and learning for physiotherapists, and develop the skills of how to do the job by putting the theory into practice. Students will usually work in pairs and will be encouraged to work with different student physiotherapists throughout their three years so that the skills and knowledge can be applied to different body types and genders. Students will take it in turn to be the physiotherapist and the service user. The student that is taking the role of service user will be required to undress down to shorts/underwear so the student that is in the role of physiotherapist can see, feel and move the service user’s body and apply a variety of physiotherapy techniques of assessment and treatment. Students will be expected to give feedback to one another during practical sessions. There is a consent process in place for practical sessions that will be provided at the commencement of study and each year thereafter. Professionalism in all aspect of the course are extremely important and students will learn about what it is to be a professional early on in the learning and teaching. Professionalism during practical sessions is pivotal as the clinical environment is being replicated and therefore consideration of themes such as health and safety and infection control will be adhered to. Students will be expected to adhere to uniform policy and for example; wear their hair up, be bare below the elbows and wear their practical uniforms

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Health and Care Professions Council
• Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of