PTY-40070 - 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 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.
The Foundations of Physiotherapy Management module builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in the Essentials of Physiotherapy Assessment module and prepares the student to deliver, and analyse the efficacy of, physiotherapy management within each of the main specialties of physiotherapy: musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular and respiratory practice.

To enable students to implement and evaluate an effective evidence-based management plan in core areas of physiotherapy practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

synthesise underpinning knowledge to interpret the pathophysiology and clinical features of common conditions: 1
analyse assessment findings in order to plan and deliver an evidence-based patient-centred treatment plan: 1
based on the analysis of case scenarios, evaluate the effectiveness of selected interventions, demonstrating the capacity to modify, progress or discontinue treatment appropriately: 1

Study hours

68 tutor led hours which may include lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and two hours of assessment preparation classes etc.
82 hours of independent study including 40 hours of guided independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment