Outline

Overview

This unit of study builds on and expands the knowledge, skills and attributes developed in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Neurological Physiotherapy. Three modules are included: cardiopulmonary physiotherapy in the acute care environment, acute neurological/neurosurgical care and physiotherapy for neurodegenerativeconditions .The acute care module focuses on assessment and treatment of patients with acute pulmonary dysfunction. In addition students examine specific clinical and professional issues relating to the intensive care and acute care environment. The emphasis is on appropriate assessment, safe and effective management of intubated and nonintubated patients. The acute neurological/neurosurgical module focuses on physiotherapy management of acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The neurodegenerative conditions module examines the pathology, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions arising from neurodegenerative conditions which require adaptation (such as Parkinson's disease, multiplesclerosis and motor neuron disease). Students learn to assess, train and prescribe appropriate aids to enable everyday activities to be carried out and to promote participation.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PHTY5197
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	PHTY5192 and PHTY5195
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Biomechanics of normal movement, neuroanatomy, anatomy
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Maree Milross, maree.milross@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Christina Darwell, christina.darwell@sydney.edu.au
	Leanne Hassett, leanne.hassett@sydney.edu.au
	Serene Paul, serene.paul@sydney.edu.au
	Natalie Allen, natalie.allen@sydney.edu.au
	Maree Milross, maree.milross@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Lina Goh, lina.goh@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final written exam Final written exam for acute CP and neurodegenerative modules	45%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Competency checking Competency checking	0%	Multiple weeks	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	In Semester Test In semester test for Acute Cardiopulmonary Care & Acute Neurological Module	30%	Week 08 Due date: 05 Oct 2021 at 08:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	NP exercise design assignment Group assessment	25%	Week 13	2 videos
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

In-Semester Test: multiple choice questions
NP exercise design assignment: Work in a group to design and record two exercises, as well as narrate the rationale for the effectiveness of each exercise.
Final Exam: Multiple choice and short answer questions.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

In order to pass this unit of study, students must pass BOTH the cardiopulmonary module (cardiopulmonary portion of the In-semester test, cardiopulmonary component of the written exam and competency checking combined) and the neurological module (NP exercise design assignment and neurological component of the written exam combined)

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care impairment: respiratory failure, and the use of intubation; 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care impairment: hypoxaemic respiratory failure and modes of ventilatory support	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care assessment: arterial blood gas interpretation; 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care assessment and intervention: hypoxaemic respiratory failure in the non-intubated patient	Online class (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care impairment: hypercapnic respiratory failure and modes of ventilatory support; 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care intervention: non-invasive ventilation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Cardiopulmonary acute care assessment and intervention: hypercapnic respiratory failure in the non-intubated patient	Online class (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care: effects of intubation and mechanical ventilation on the respiratory system; 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care: monitoring and equipment in the intensive care unit, implications for assessment, and physiotherapy intervention	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Cardiopulmonary acute care: introduction to assessment of intubated/ventilated patients (case studies)	Online class (2 hr)
Week 04	Cardiopulmonary acute care evidence-based physiotherapy interventions: strategies used in intensive care	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Cardiopulmonary acute care physiotherapy interventions in intensive care: strategies to improve gas and secretion movement impairments	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care: weaning from ventilatory support, implications for physiotherapy intervention, and health conditions (acute trauma to the lung and thorax/ALI/ARDS); 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care: acute care end of life issues/advanced care directives	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Cardiopulmonary acute care intervention: intubated patient - complex case study	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	1. The acute neuro/neurosurgical patient: cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral tumours, and spinal surgery; 2. The acute neuro/neurosurgical patient: effects of CP techniques on the patient with acute traumatic brain injury	Lecture (2 hr)
	1. Cardiopulmonary acute care: case studies; 2. Cardiopulmonary acute care Intervention: clinical reasoning and implementation of appropriate interventions specific to acute cardiopulmonary case studies	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Question and answer	Online class (1 hr)
Week 08	1. Overview + Impairment: Physiotherapy framework for managing neurodegenerative disease + PD - nature of the impairments and clinical implications of research findings; 2. Impairment and evidence-based practice: motor impairments arising from cerebellar lesions (ataxia, tremor) - nature of the impairments and implications of research findings; 3+4. The acute neuro/neurosurgical patient: case study	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 08	Impairment and activity: assessment of degenerative conditions which require adaptation over time (PD, MS, and MND)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	1. Overview: management of PD, MS, and MND; 2. Evidence-based practice: Parkinson’s disease.	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Impairment and activity: reducing bradykinesia, freezing, tremor, and dyskinesia, training turning in bed, and walking in middle stage PD	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	1. Impairment: strengthening in neurodegenerative conditions and fatigue - nature of the impairment and clinical implications of research findings; 2. Activity and participation: self-management to increase physical activity in chronic neurological conditions.	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Impairment and activity: overcoming and adapting to cerebellar ataxia	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	1. Evidence-based practice: falls management; 2. Impairment, activity, and participation: measurement in degenerative conditions which require adaptation over time (PD, MS, and MND)	Lecture (2 hr)
	Impairment, Activity and Participation: Case study (PD) + Self-Management in neurodegenerative conditions	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Question and answer	Online class (1 hr)
Week 12	1. Evidence-based practice: use of technology in rehabilitation; 2. Participation: living with a neurodegenerative condition - role of self-help organisations	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Activity and participation: maintaining mobility in late neurodegenerative conditions (aids, equipment and services)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Impairment, activity, and participation: neurodegenerative conditions - case study (MS)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 14 (STUVAC)	Question and answer	Online class (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean, Head of School, or Professor most concerned. The Dean, Head of School, or Professor most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate tutorial attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance is lower than 80%. Students are expected to attend all lectures in this unit of study. Lecture recordings will be made available where possible to assist with revision and study, but should not be considered a substitute for physically attending the lecture.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

These are the 2 essential texts:

Main E and Denehy L. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. 5th ed, 2016.
Carr JH and Shepherd RB. Neurological Rehabilitation Optimizing motor performance. 2nd ed, 2010.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. assess, interpret, and analyse signs and symptoms of a patient in the acute care environment
LO2. make informed decisions based on evaluation of effectiveness, safety, precautions, and contraindications of current practices for the patient in the acute care environment
LO3. identify components of the acute care environment, equipment, and its structure
LO4. develop and demonstrate basic physiotherapy skills for the acute care environment (such as suctioning, manual hyperinflation, and insertion of nasopharyngeal/guedel airway)
LO5. apply the knowledge and skills learnt in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy to the specific areas of acute pulmonary care
LO6. outline the physiotherapy management of acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions including the prevention of secondary musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary complications, and the contraindications and precautions that need to be followed prior to mobilisation
LO7. identify the motor and non-motor impairments arising from neurodegenerative conditions and their impact on physical activity
LO8. demonstrate methods of assessment of motor impairments and activity limitations
LO9. analyse the contribution of primary and secondary, motor and non-motor impairments to activity limitations and participation restrictions
LO10. demonstrate methods of reducing specific motor impairments (or adapting to these impairments) and training motor performance to reduce activity limitations
LO11. prescribe aids for reducing activity limitations
LO12. outline the rationale for physiotherapy interventions designed to maximise activity and minimise secondary disability, and identify the evidence-base for these interventions
LO13. devise and evaluate physiotherapy intervention programs for people with neurodegenerative conditions that meet the patient’s goals, taking into account personal factors, motor and non-motor impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, environmental context, and contributions of the interprofessional health team
LO14. discuss the role of patient self-management strategies and describe the implementation of such strategies
LO15. describe the use of technology-based interventions.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 1.4. advocate for clients and their rights to health care 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 2.3. recognise the need for, and implement, appropriate strategies to manage their physical and mental health and resilience 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 4.5. recognise situations that are outside their scope of expertise or competence and take appropriate and timely action 8.A. knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 1.4. advocate for clients and their rights to health care 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 2.3. recognise the need for, and implement, appropriate strategies to manage their physical and mental health and resilience 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.1. assess their practice against relevant professional benchmarks and take action to continually improve their practice 4.2. evaluate their learning needs, engage in relevant continuing professional development and recognise when to seek professional support, including peer review 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 4.5. recognise situations that are outside their scope of expertise or competence and take appropriate and timely action 5.1. engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice 6.2. seek opportunities to lead the education of others, including physiotherapy students, as appropriate, within the physiotherapy setting 7.1. organise and prioritise their workload and resources to provide safe, effective and efficient physiotherapy autonomously and, where relevant, as a team member 8.A. knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence 8.B. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice including evidence-based practice 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings 8.E. competence to practise as a physiotherapist autonomously as well as a member of an interprofessional team in relevant clinical situations
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.1. assess their practice against relevant professional benchmarks and take action to continually improve their practice 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 8.A. knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence 8.B. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice including evidence-based practice 8.C. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice with clients across the lifespan, from birth to end of life care, who present with one or more problems such as pain and/or impairment or dysfunction contributing to impairment, activity limitations and participation restriction 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 2.3. recognise the need for, and implement, appropriate strategies to manage their physical and mental health and resilience 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.1. assess their practice against relevant professional benchmarks and take action to continually improve their practice 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 8.A. knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence 8.B. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice including evidence-based practice 8.C. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice with clients across the lifespan, from birth to end of life care, who present with one or more problems such as pain and/or impairment or dysfunction contributing to impairment, activity limitations and participation restriction 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 2.3. recognise the need for, and implement, appropriate strategies to manage their physical and mental health and resilience 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.1. assess their practice against relevant professional benchmarks and take action to continually improve their practice 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 8.A. knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence 8.B. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice including evidence-based practice 8.C. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice with clients across the lifespan, from birth to end of life care, who present with one or more problems such as pain and/or impairment or dysfunction contributing to impairment, activity limitations and participation restriction 8.D. knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 3.1. Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose. 4.3. Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 4.5. recognise situations that are outside their scope of expertise or competence and take appropriate and timely action 5.1. engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice 6.2. seek opportunities to lead the education of others, including physiotherapy students, as appropriate, within the physiotherapy setting
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 5.1. engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice 5.2. engage in safe, effective and collaborative interprofessional practice 6.1. use education to empower themselves and provide knowledge to themselves and others. 7.1. organise and prioritise their workload and resources to provide safe, effective and efficient physiotherapy autonomously and, where relevant, as a team member
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.1. plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 2.2. make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 3.2. record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 5.1. engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice 5.2. engage in safe, effective and collaborative interprofessional practice 6.1. use education to empower themselves and provide knowledge to themselves and others.
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 1.3. review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life 1.4. advocate for clients and their rights to health care 2.1. comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines 3.1. use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge 5.1. engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice
	Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements - 1.2. involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making 4.3. efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge

Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment
1.2		involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making
1.3		review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life
2.1		comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines
2.2		make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours
3.1		use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others
3.2		record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions
3.3		deal effectively with actual and potential conflict in a proactive and constructive manner
4.1		assess their practice against relevant professional benchmarks and take action to continually improve their practice
4.3		efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge
5.1		engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice
7.1		organise and prioritise their workload and resources to provide safe, effective and efficient physiotherapy autonomously and, where relevant, as a team member
8.A		knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, other biomedical sciences relevant to human health and function, and psychosocial and other determinants of health encompassing cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and other body systems within the context of physiotherapy and best available research evidence
8.B		knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice including evidence-based practice
8.C		knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice with clients across the lifespan, from birth to end of life care, who present with one or more problems such as pain and/or impairment or dysfunction contributing to impairment, activity limitations and participation restriction
8.D		knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to physiotherapy practice across acute, rehabilitation and community practice in a range of environments and settings
8.E		competence to practise as a physiotherapist autonomously as well as a member of an interprofessional team in relevant clinical situations

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Overall the feedback for Neurological and Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy (PHTY5197) Semester 2, 2020 was overwhelmingly positive - students reported that the teaching staff were excellent, providing timely help and feedback through the live Q&A sessions. Students enjoyed both the cardiopulmonary and neurological components, finding the classes engaging, and lecture and tutorial materials well linked and helpful for learning and consolidation. Students appreciated the learning resources on canvas (e.g. ICU skills demonstration videos, videos of patients, and weekly revision quizzes) and enjoyed the opportunity to hear from people living in the community with the health conditions being studied, especially PD and MS. The assessments were very positively reviewed as both challenging yet engaging and allowed students to apply their knowledge. We are glad that we achieved these aims and plan to continue to work hard in these areas. Please note that many of the resources used in NPCP are available via FHS Physiotherapy ESkills canvas site, to allow students access for example whilst on clinical practicum. Students reported the benefits of resuming face-to-face classes. Thank you for the valuable feedback that the recorded lectures were too long, we will chunk recorded lectures for the upcoming semester while lectures still have to be delivered online. In response to previous student feedback we are now providing formative feedback following the NP degenerative conditions clinical reasoning case study tutorial.

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PHTY5197: Neurological and Cardiopulmonary Physio

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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