PTY-40067 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module forms part of the MSc (pre-registration) Physiotherapy programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings.
Transition into Physiotherapy Studies (TPS) provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the Physiotherapy profession and develop skills, knowledge and attributes that are essential for a health professional. In addition, students will be supported in reflecting on their knowledge and previous experiences in order to identify learning needs and action plans to address gaps in knowledge relating to anatomy, physiology and movement science.

This module aims to assist students in developing their knowledge of continuing professional development (CPD) and professionalism in their preparation for practice as a physiotherapist. The module will enable students to reflect, identify learning needs and action plan, addressing gaps in knowledge relating to anatomy, physiology and movement science.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the role of reflective practice, CPD and lifelong learning within healthcare: 1
Evaluate the importance of professionalism, ethics, and governance in relation to Physiotherapy and healthcare as a whole: 1
Demonstrate a knowledge of effective communication skills and its importance in enhancing professional practice: 2
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and movement science in healthy individuals: 1

Study hours

55 tutor-led hours which includes:
~ 7.5 hours lectures;
~ 42.25 hours workshops, seminars, tutorials;
~ 2.25 hours of assessment preparation;
~ 3 hours directed self-study.
95 hours of independent study which includes:
~ 75 hours self-directed study;
~ 20 hours of assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment