PTY-40098 - 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

To develop and advance the student¿s ability to critically apply underpinning theory, knowledge and skills to manage complex patients. The module will enable the student to synthesise and justify effective evidence-based management of individuals with complex rehabilitation needs, whilst advancing clinical decision-making skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically relate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and advanced special tests to propose an appropriate assessment and management plan for a patient with complex needs.: 1
Synthesize anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics knowledge and justify assessment findings to provide a critically supported differential diagnosis, formulate and justify a clinically reasoned problem list for a complex patient.: 1
Justify the adaptation of a technical design and prescription of P&O devices within the context of a complex case scenario.: 1
Integrate an individual's social/environmental factors and the promotion of patient function, activity and participation into the management of a patient with complex needs.: 1

Study hours

87 hours of teaching include:
~37.5 hours seminar/external visiting speakers/small group working,
~43.5 hours lecture/practical work/small group working/ directed study
~6 hours formative assessment preparation/sign up

63 hours independent Learning

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment