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BSc (HONS) PHYSIOTHERAPY
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
YEAR 1
SEPTEMBER 2017
1
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE BSc (HONS) PHYSIOTHERAPY
PROGRAMME AT TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
We look forward meeting you and hope that you will find your time at the University rewarding and
challenging. Our aim is to equip you with the attributes and competencies that are required in order to
meet the demands of a constantly evolving profession. Not least of these is the ability and enthusiasm to
engage in ongoing development of the individual and of the profession.
This programme aims to enable you to undertake a journey of personal and professional development in a
supportive, student-centred environment. Your undergraduate experience is a transitional phase through
which you will develop from lay-person to an independent practitioner who can work autonomously and
take professional responsibility for your own standards of practice. You will be equally able to work in an
independent and inter-professional way. The programme team is committed to student-centred learning
through negotiation, shared responsibility and mutual respect. This professional and holistic relationship
between the students and tutors mirrors the type of physiotherapist/client relationship we wish to
encourage.
There will be opportunities for you to engage with learning alongside other students in the School of Health
& Social Care (SOHSC) over your three years of study. Through the shared learning it is envisaged that
teamwork and an appreciation of other disciplines’ contribution to health care will be developed, this will
mainly occur within your clinical placements. This will enable you to engage fully with inter-professional
education and examine the complexities of delivering inter-agency care.
CONTENTS
CONGRATUALTIONS AND WELCOME
1. PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME TEAM
2. PROGRAMME AIMS
3. ATTENDANCE
4. WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO AT THE END OF YEAR ONE OF MY PROGRAMME ?
5. WHAT SHOULD MY OVERALL PROGRAMME LOOK LIKE ?
6. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE FIRST YEAR ?
7. TIMETABLE
8. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE SECOND YEAR ?
9. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE THIRD YEAR ?
10. WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED SUPPORT ?
11. HOW WILL I LEARN ?
12. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED IN YEAR 1 ?
13. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE ?
14. ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
15. HOW DO I FEED BACK MY VIEWS ON THE PROGRAMME ?
PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME TEAM
Alison Ramsdale
BSc Programme Lead/Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.30
Tel: 01642 388268
A.Ramsdale@tees.ac.uk
Janet Webber
Principal Lecturer
Room: H2.37
Tel: 01642 384171
J.Webber@tees.ac.uk
Dan Spence
MSc Programme Lead/Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.38
Tel: 01642 384975
D.Spence@tees.ac.uk
Brian Houston
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.30
Tel: 01642 384978
B.Houston@tees.ac.uk
Steve Fenby
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.30
Tel: 01642 384977
S.R.Fenby@tees.ac.uk
Paul Errington
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.35
Tel: 01642 384172
P.Errington@tees.ac.uk
Dr Marjorie Wilson
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.35
Tel: 01642 384529
M.Wilson@tees.ac.uk
Jenny Alexanders
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.35
Tel: 01642 388653
J.Alexanders@tees.ac.uk
Jill Kent
Practice Placement Co-ordinator/Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.38
Tel: 01642 382590
Jillian.Kent@tees.ac.uk
Karen Johnson
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.41
Tel: 01642 384976
K.Johnson@tees.ac.uk
Steven Barr
Senior Lecturer
Room: H1.47
Tel: 01642 384296
S.Barr@tees.ac.uk
Julie Sparrow
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.41
Tel: 01642 384979
J.Sparrow@tees.ac.uk
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David Grover
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.41
Tel: 01642 384986
D.Grover@tees.ac.uk
Kathy Jackson
Senior Lecturer
Room: H2.41
Tel: 01642 384120
K.Jackson@tees.ac.uk
Janice Rider
Practice Placement Co-ordinator/Senior Lecturer
Room: HS2.16
Tel: 01642 738763
J.Rider@tees.ac.uk
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that is specific to the BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy programme in your first year. In the following pages you will find details of the
programme structure, the aims of the programme and an explanation of our approach to
learning, teaching and assessment. You will be provided with a new Programme Handbook for
the second and third years of your study
You will also receive electronic Module Guides for each specific module that you study
throughout the programme which are accessed via Blackboard at e-learning@tees.
This handbook should be looked at in conjunction with the School of Health & Social Care
Student Essential Guide http://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/sites/handbook/ and the University Student
Handbook, http://www.tees.ac.uk/studenthandbook, both of which provide important
information relevant to all students in the SOHSC.
You’ll find that we’re keen to help you to make the most of your time here. This handbook is
intended to give you an overall idea of what to expect from your programme, especially your
first year.
Good Luck with your studies and enjoy your time at Teesside.
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THIS PROGRAMME AIMS TO:
• Facilitate the development of physiotherapists who will be autonomous, professional, reflective
practitioners with an ability to evaluate research and apply an evidence-based approach to
practice.
• Enable the development of inter-personal skills which underpin effective physiotherapy
management and support effective collaboration within and between health, social and
independent care agencies.
• Develop skills to enable ongoing active engagement and collaboration with service users and
carers across all aspects of health and social care.
• Facilitate active engagement in continuous professional development in the context of ongoing
self and professional regulation.
• Promote ethical behaviour and adherence to standards of professional practice and codes of
conduct at all times.
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As the programme leads to eligibility to apply for
registration with both professional and statutory
bodies we expect 100% attendance on the
Physiotherapy programme. Your attendance
will be monitored.
If you are unable to attend you must negotiate
with your Module Leader and/or Personal Tutor
how you intend to address the material covered
in the missed sessions. This is because we are
preparing you for practice and we have a duty
of care to you and the public.
If during your studies you have any issues that
impact on your ability to attend sessions it is
very important that you contact your Personal
Tutor or the Programme Leader to seek advice
and support.
If you are unable to attend either University or
Practice Placement, for whatever reason, you must
advise the Student Records office on 01642 384586,
by 10.00am and follow the guidance here
https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/sites/handbook/index.cfm/at
tendance/pre-registration-students/ AND your
Practice Placement site by your usual start time.
Please remember to inform Student Records on the
day of your return.
ATTENDANCE
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WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END OF YEAR 1 OF MY PROGRAMME ?
The intended Learning Outcomes of Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme are listed here.
In terms of your knowledge and understanding, you
should be able to:
Explain the biological, physical and behavioural
sciences which underpin physiotherapy to enable
evaluation of the structure and function of the human
body
Explain the origins of health care in the UK and the
impact of health and social care policies on
professional physiotherapy practice
Explain how the clinical features of specific conditions
relate to the underlying pathological changes
Discuss the principles of research methodologies in
the context of health care and the role of research in
the pursuit of cost effective health care
Explain the significance of clinical effectiveness in the
delivery of physiotherapy
Identify and maintain professional legal and ethical,
standards and responsibilities in relation to
physiotherapy practice
Recognise the boundaries of professional competence
in the context of a changing health care environment
Describe the changing health and social care context
in which physiotherapy is delivered
Identify quality assurance frameworks in the context of
physiotherapy practice
In terms of your cognitive and intellectual development,
you should be able to:
Gather, record and describe relevant information
relating to the health and social care needs of the
client and carer
Formulate plans and strategies for meeting health and
social care needs with support from a University tutor
Perform the professionally appropriate interventions of
caring/health education/diagnostic/therapeutic
activities
Interpret the findings of a range of physiotherapy
assessment strategies and set appropriate treatment
goals
Select and apply appropriate outcome measures
Reflect on their own learning and respond
appropriately
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The intended Learning Outcomes of Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme are continued here:
In terms of your practical and professional skills you should be
able to:
• Work within the framework of current legislation and adhere to
professional and statutory codes of conduct
• Describe the value of scholarly activity and research in the
development of physiotherapy evidence-based practice
• Identify the principles of clinical governance and government
policy and explain their impact on contemporary health and
social care practice
• Explain the need to maintain relationships with clients and
carers that are culturally sensitive and respect their rights
• Describe relevant knowledge and skills as a base for
professional judgements, recognising professional limits and
boundaries and his/her role within health and social care
services
• Manage time effectively
• Act in accordance with contemporary health and safety
legislation
• Demonstrate a client-centred approach within an inter-
professional context
• Describe a shared decision-making process with service users
and carers
• Discuss the various roles within the skill mix
• Demonstrate appropriate, safe and accurate methods of
assessment
• Perform appropriate, safe application of therapeutic exercise,
manual therapy and electrotherapeutic modalities
And in terms of skills that can be transferred to many different
kinds of careers, you should be able to:
• Gather, record and describe, with guidance, evidence from a
range of available resources
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise, review and discuss
his/her own learning, professional and personal development
and time management needs
• Describe the methods available for communicating information,
use them appropriately and discuss their chosen methods
• Reflect on own learning and respond appropriately
• Demonstrate effective and efficient use of information and
communication technology and discuss its use in a professional
context
• Participate as a member of a team learning and practice
situations
• Communicate effectively with peers and tutors
• Participate effectively in team processes with respect to
learning from service users
• Demonstrate competency in the ICT/numeracy skills necessary
to underpin effective learning
• Describe change management strategies
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – Cohort 2015
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
WK OF
TEACHIN
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Induction Induction Placement 3
1 University-based Study University-based Study
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3
4
5 University-based Study
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7 Placement 2a
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9
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WINTER BREAK
12 University-based Study Placement 2b
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14
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16
17 University-based Study
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19 Placement 4a
20
21
22
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
23 University-based Study University-based Study
24 Placement 4b
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27
28
29 University-based Study
30
31 Foundation Placement
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GENERIC OVERVIEW OF YOUR PROGRAMME
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Term1 Term 2 Term 3
YEAR 1
Foundations of Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundations of Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice
Intro to Physiology for Physiotherapists Intro to Physiology for Physiotherapists
Foundations of Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundation skills for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundation skills for Physiotherapy Practice
Intro to Physiology for Physiotherapists
Introduction to Contemporary Physiotherapy Introduction to Contemporary Physiotherapy Introduction to Contemporary Physiotherapy
PLACEMENT
YEAR 2
The Role of Physiotherapy in Early Phase Rehabilitation
Placement
Placement The Role of Physiotherapy in Early Phase Rehabilitation
The Role of Physiotherapy in Early Phase Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and Rehab in Established and Long-term Conditions
Physiotherapy and Rehab in Established and Long-term Conditions
Physiotherapy and Rehab in Established and Long-term Conditions
Dissertation Prep for Physiotherapy
Dissertation Prep for Physiotherapy
Dissertation Prep for Physiotherapy
Applied Concepts of Health & Wellbeing
Applied Concepts of Health & Wellbeing
Applied Concepts of Health & Wellbeing
YEAR 3
Placement Physiotherapy Research & Dissemination
Physiotherapy Research & Dissemination
Placement Placement Integrated Management of Clients with Complex Needs
Integrated Management of Clients with Complex Needs
Integrated Management of Clients with Complex Needs
Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice
Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice
Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice
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OVERVIEW OF MODULES FOR ALL THREE YEARS OF YOUR PROGRAMME
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE FIRST YEAR ?
Year 1 is predominantly a University-based year in which you will undertake modules which will provide the theoretical underpinning of
physiotherapy, biological sciences and clinical practice. The year includes practice experiences to enable you to start to build links between theory
and clinical practice.
Foundations of Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice
(20 Level 4 credits)Will provide a foundation of functional anatomical knowledge and biomechanical principles, which
underpin normal movement and the neuromusculoskeletal components of clinical physiotherapy
practice.
Structural anatomy will be related to common movement tasks. Clinical biomechanical principles
governing functional movement will be presented and applied to the structural anatomy focusing on
joint motion and muscle activity and their impact on normal movement and function.
Interactive lectures will introduce key themes. Practical skills will be taught through interactive
practical workshops rooted in problem-solving. Specific theoretical underpinning will be developed
through small group seminar work and self-directed study. Theoretical content will be complemented
by guided, self-study resource material and use of e-learning resources e.g. Anatomy TV.
Practical skills will be taught through interactive practical workshops rooted in problem-solving.
Introduction to Applied Physiology for Physiotherapists
(20 Level 4 credits)Introduces the basic processes, principles and concepts of human physiology and pathophysiology required by
Physiotherapists. Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems will be explored
with reference to physiotherapy practice. Healing and repair processes will also be introduced.
Learning activities are designed to encourage, promote, and develop collaborative, active learning. You will be
allocated to study groups (three to four students), working with and assessing each other throughout the module.
This will be done through:
Student-led seminars on relevant topics, guided by directed pre-reading and questions. Students will be
encouraged to produce own questions on areas for development. Practical laboratory investigations to explore
basic physiological processes and principles of the main organ systems treated in physiotherapy practice.
Peer assessed activities are delivered via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) e-learning@tees - and in class
to encourage formative self-assessment. A weekly short answer question will be set via the VLE to be answered
by you in peer-groups. You will provide each other with formative feedback, based on marking schemes
provided. This will be supported by academic staff in an IT lab for the first five weeks of the module. After this,
you will do the tasks in your own time.
You will be supported via e-learning@tees where module content (notes, podcasts, links to external sites) and
additional learning materials (reading material, sample exam papers, model answer schemes) will be provided.
Collaborative learning and peer-assessment activities will be set through e-learning@tees..
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Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice
(40 Level 4 credits)Will introduce you to the core clinical skills of assessment,
physiotherapeutic interventions and the use of appropriate outcome
measures. These skills will be taught and developed using the theoretical
principles and evidence-base that underpin their use. The module
complements the other Level 4 modules and will enable you to integrate
and apply knowledge of pathology, exercise, rehabilitation and health
promotion with that of anatomy and physiology, whilst relating the
knowledge and understanding gained in the Introduction to Contemporary
Physiotherapy module.
The module will focus on current areas of physiotherapy practice and you
will acquire the skills essential to devise, implement and evaluate effective
physiotherapy management strategies for a range of client groups across
the core areas of physiotherapy practice. Small group work will develop
your learning and you will be encouraged to consolidate and develop your
knowledge and skills during individual and group study outside face-to-
face sessions. You will develop an understanding of their profession-
specific role in promoting health, exercise and effective rehabilitation.
Case scenarios, service users and e-learning@tees will support your
learning. Formative feedback on practical skills will be given throughout
the module by tutors and peer feedback will be encouraged.
Introduction to Contemporary Physiotherapy –
(40 Level 4 credits)
This module will facilitate the development of your
understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in the
delivery of contemporary health and social care within an
inter-agency working environment. It will provide a core
underpinning on professional issues relevant to health
and social care, facilitating the development of
professional behaviour and preparing you for the
demands of physiotherapy practice.
Self-evaluation and health and wellbeing will also be
explored in context of professional practice. You will also
experience an IPL short programme including working
with OT students to debate a topical health-related issue,
develop a health promotion resource and attend a small
student-led conference.
As part of this module, you will complete two foundation
days in the practice setting, together with three weeks of
at the end of the year. This foundation placement aims
to enable you to begin to apply the knowledge and skills
learned over your time in University under the
supervision: of a Clinical/Practice Educator: during this
time your professional conduct, communication and
interpersonal skills will be assessed.
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YEAR 1 TIMETABLE – please check Module Sites on e-learning@tees for final details
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BSc Year 1 – Autumn
w/c 25/09/17
am
Monday
pm
Foundations of Functional Anatomy
9-12 am
HS3.02, 03 & 04
Intro to Physiology
1-3pm GPT
am
Tuesday
pm
Foundations of Functional Anatomy
Weeks 1 – 5
Foundation Skills for PP Weeks 6 -11
HS3.02, 03 & 04
Intro to Physiology
1-5pm
C1.08
am
Wednesday
pm
Foundations of Functional Anatomy
9-12 am
HS3.02, 03 & 04
Non-Teaching time
am
Thursday
pm
Intro to Physiology
9-12 IT lab
Week 1-5
Foundation Skills for PP
1-4pm from - Weeks 6-11
HS3.02, 03 & 04
am
Friday
pm
An Intro to CPP
10 -12 GPT Week 1-6
Lab Week 7 onwards
An Intro to CPP/
placement days
BSc Year 1 Spring/Summer
08/01/18 onwards
am
Monday
pm
Foundations of Functional Anatomy
9 -12am
HS3.02, 03 & 04.
(until w/c 12/02/18)
Intro to Physiology
1-3pm GPT
(until w/c 12/02/18)
am
Tuesday
pm
Foundation Skills for PP
9-12
HS3.02.3.4
Intro to Physiology
1-3pm
C1.08
am
Wednesday
pm
Foundations of Functional Anatomy
9-12 am
HS3.02.3.4
Non-teaching time
am
Thursday
pmFoundation Skills for PP
1-4 pm
HS3.02.3.4
am
Friday
pm
An Intro to CPP
10 am -12 pm
skills lab
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THE SECOND YEAR ?
Your second year will be at Level 5 - Development and Exploration.
The second year enables you to build upon the skills and knowledge gained from Year 1 and prepare you for practice placements. You will complete two clinical-based
modules, one theoretical module and one research skills module. On successful completion of Level 5 you’ll have gained another 120 credits by passing the modules listed
on this page. You’ll then have 240 credits in total enabling you to progress to Level 6.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Established and Long-term
Conditions (30 Level 5 credits)
This core module will build on Level 4 learning focusing on the skills
and attributes necessary to manage patients with established health
needs. An emphasis on an integrated approach to management,
based on clinical problem-solving and an exploration of the related
evidence base underpinning practice will be used to develop an holistic
approach to clinical decision-making.
Throughout the module an emphasis will be placed upon core
physiotherapeutic skills such as therapeutic handling, manual
therapies and therapeutic exercise. These will be applied to a variety
of clinical conditions reflecting contemporary physiotherapy practice
such as work and lifestyle-related pathologies, obesity and long-term
conditions. Management of patient with co-morbidities and conditions
of increasing complexity will be introduced.
The role of Physiotherapy in Early Stage
Rehabilitation (30 Level 5 credits)
This core physiotherapy module aims to build on Level 4
learning to prepare you to contribute to the physiotherapy
management of patients in the acute to sub-acute, or early
phases of rehabilitation across cardiovascular, respiratory,
neurological and neuro-musculoskeletal practice.
You will explore the impact of acute and early onset problems on the
various systems and an individual's functional ability in disease and
dysfunction. You will be expected to rationalise the use of
physiotherapeutic interventions and critically analyse the role of the
physiotherapist in the management of early phase problems.
Dissertation Preparation for Physiotherapy (20 Level 5 credits)
This module will provide you with a range of learning and teaching
opportunities that will enable you to engage in the development of a
dissertation proposal. The module will build upon the knowledge
and understanding of the research process gained in Level 4.
Throughout this module you will develop a sound understanding of both
quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis that will enable
you to plan your research proposals. You will also develop your skills in critical
appraisal of research evidence; how to develop a researchable question and how
to formulate an effective search strategy; which are key components in writing a
proposal. Non-contact time will be guided through the use of learning activities
that will engage you in the generation of a practice-related research problem that
will form the basis of your proposal and subsequent dissertation.
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Practice Placements 2A & B (20 Level 5 credits)
The module consists of two five-week placements in a practice area, each placement offering
unique and new educational challenges as the client groups and practice environments differ.
Underpinned by core professional values, attitudes and behaviour it will provide you with the
opportunity to apply and develop skills and theory learned in the University to practice.
Preparation will include the current mandatory, legal and health and safety requirements of both
the University and the stakeholders related to practice.
You will apply the physiotherapeutic skills of assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment,
management and rehabilitation. This will apply to clients/service users of all ages, with a range of
health care problems, in a variety of practice environments - public and/or private. The student will
develop skills of critical reflection and explore further the evidence base for their practice. The
application of previously and newly learned skills will be developed in the management of
clients/service users appropriate to the student’s level of ability. This will be identified by use of a
Learning Contract developed at the beginning of the placement in collaboration with the Practice
Educator.
The student's learning will be facilitated by one or more nominated Practice Educators supported
where appropriate by other qualified members of the multidisciplinary team. The Practice Educator
will organise and supervise the placement experience and assess the students’ performance
through regular observation, discussion and timely formative feedback. The student will be
encouraged to develop skills in identifying and responding to his/her own learning needs facilitated
by the Practice Educator(s).
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Applied Concepts of Health & Rehabilitation (20 Level 5 credits)
This module will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills that are required for client-centred
physiotherapy practice promoting shared decision-making, client education and wellbeing. It will
explore models of health and disability and develop your knowledge and understanding of
psychosocial and behavioural science theories which underpin rehabilitation and the promotion of
health and wellbeing.
The module considers the role of physiotherapy within the context of increasingly unhealthy
lifestyles and the rise in the elderly population and people with long-term conditions. It will enable
students to consider social, psychological, cultural and environmental factors during both the
assessment and management process in order to improve quality of care and enhance participation
of individuals. You will explore their personal and professional attitudes, beliefs and values and
how these may influence the balance of power within the professional/client relationship. You will
also explore theories of behaviour and motivation to promote lifestyle behaviour change.
WHAT WILL I LEARN NEXT YEAR IN MY THIRD YEAR?
Year 3 will commence with one five-week placement, this is followed by a period of University-based study during which you will undertake your dissertation project, explore complex
case management and contemporary issues in health and social care. Two further five-week clinical placements complete your modules of study. You will return to the University for a
short period at the end of Year 3 to complete your final assessments and evaluate the programme.
On successful completion of Level 6 you’ll have gained another 120 credits by passing the modules listed on this page. You’ll then have the 360 credits required for an honour’s degree.
Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice
(20 Level 6 credits)
This module has been designed to assist you in the preparation
for the demands and expectations of post-qualifying contemporary
health care practice. Within this module current health and social
policy, statutory and professional policy will be critically explored,
providing you with an understanding of the impact of these
policies with respect to patient care, professional practice and
service delivery. There will be strong emphasis on personal and
professional development with an exploration of the theories and
concepts underpinning continuing professional development,
leadership and service improvement. You will be required to
provide evidence of your personal and professional development
to date via your portfolio, and to critically reflect on how your
development to date could be used to seek and obtain
employment in both traditional and non-traditional settings.
Physiotherapy Research and Dissertation Module
(40 Level 6 credits)
This module for final year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy students is
designed to enable the undergraduate student to plan, implement,
analyse and disseminate a live research project. The module
builds on clinical and research-related knowledge and skills
developed during previous modules and focuses their application to
a specific research question relevant to contemporary practice or
education; which has been developed by the student.
The main learning strategy throughout the module will be self-
directed. This will be supported with a short series of lectures and
seminars. Students will build on skills, developed at Levels 4 and
5, of time management, data handling and interpretation and critical
review. Specific support and guidance will be provided by an
individual Academic Supervisor. Learning materials will be
available via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE); which will
also be used by students to communicate both with peers and
academic staff.
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Integrated Management of Clients with Complex Needs
(30 Level 6 credits)
This module is designed to draw on and develop knowledge
and understanding from the Year 2 modules and the clinical
experience.
It will focus on developing an understanding of the individual
person and their lived experience and the impact on the role
of physiotherapy in overall health care.
You will be encouraged to look beyond the disease
approach to health care and rehabilitation to consider the
impact of psychological, cultural and social needs on care
and care delivery.
The module will address issues and practices of
physiotherapy management for patients in with co-
morbidities and complex needs including children, older
people, people with dementia, people with learning
disabilities, mental health problems and those requiring end-
of-life care.
The module will enable you to critically assess issues
surrounding vulnerable groups of people and evaluate the
role and contribution of physiotherapy to the whole care
management pathway.
Throughout the module you will have opportunity to build on
your practical physiotherapeutic skills to enhance your
practice.
Practice Placements - 3A, 3B and 4
(30 Level 6 credits)
There are three five-week practice placements, each offering unique and new
educational challenges as the client groups and practice environments differ.
You will have the opportunity to apply and develop skills and theory learned in
the University to practice. Preparation will include the current mandatory, legal,
and health and safety requirements of both the University and the
Trusts/practice sites, for you to be in practice.
Underpinned by core professional values, attitudes and behaviour you will
develop skills of critical reflection and explore further the evidence base for your
practice and apply physiotherapeutic skills of assessment, clinical reasoning,
treatment, management and rehabilitation. This will apply to clients of all ages,
with a range of health care problems, in a variety of practice environments public
and/or private. The application of previously and newly learned skills will be
developed in the management of clients appropriate to the your level of ability.
This will be identified by use of a Learning Contract developed at the beginning
of the placement in collaboration with your Practice Educator.
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WHAT WILL I LEARN NEXT YEAR IN MY THIRD YEAR? - Contd
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED SUPPORT ?
Academic Support
Personal Tutor:
At the beginning of the programme you will be
allocated a Personal Tutor. You will have the
same Personal Tutor across the programme and
they are responsible for monitoring your
development and providing pastoral care. Your
Personal Tutor will play a key role in the
development of your Personal and Professional
Development Portfolio.
You will be expected to meet with your Personal
Tutor at least four times a year so they can
monitor and support your progress. However,
remember they are also there to help you should
you feel there are issues impacting on your ability
to study so feel free to contact them in between
more formal meetings. Your tutor will keep a
record of your attendance at these meetings and
you should retain a copy in your portfolio for
future reference.
Module Leader:
The Module Leader and team are there to
facilitate your learning and offer feedback and
support during your study. If you are
experiencing difficulty coping with the material
in any module, please explain the problem to
the Module Leader. It is primarily the module
team’s responsibility to deal with these
difficulties. If you can’t resolve the problem in
this way, then you can approach your year tutor
or Programme Leader.
Programme Leader:
The Programme Leader has overarching
responsibility for the running of the programme.
If you are having any difficulties which are
impacting upon your studies then you would be
advised to discuss these with the Programme
Leader who can discuss the support
mechanisms in place.
The Programme Leader will also meet with your
cohort at various intervals throughout the year,
these meetings are an opportunity for you to
raise issues regarding the programme and to
facilitate discussion. Issues raised will be
subsequently fed back to the physiotherapy
team and the Programme Leader will ensure
that you are aware of action to be taken in
response to student issues.
Your Programme Leader will monitor your
attendance and absence. They are also there
to offer support that cannot be resolved at
Personal Tutor or module team level.
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HOW WILL I LEARN ?
Lectures
Lectures are used to introduce key concepts or
topics. These tend to be tutor-led and aim to
inform, inspire and engage. But don’t expect just
to sit and listen! These types of learning are not
passive and include note-taking, question and
answers and/or small group debate. They may be
illustrated by a wide range of media.
Individual Tutorials
Individual tutorials take place
with one student discussing their
work or their general progress
and pastoral situation with one
member of staff.
Group Tutorials
Group tutorials consist of small
groups of students and a tutor
discussing individual student’s
project work or team efforts.
These are interactive, and are
intended to promote the
exchange of ideas,
brainstorming, analytical skills
and feedback on your work.
Seminars
Seminars enable structured discussion and
analysis to take place between groups of
students and a tutor.
Seminars are interactive and they facilitate the
free exchange of ideas through which you learn
the process of argument and reason. At times you
may be asked to present a short, researched talk
on a particular subject, after which the group will
discuss the matters raised.
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Interprofessional Learning
You will get the opportunity to start
to learn about the importance and
role of Interprofessional Learning in
the University setting during your
first year – see next page.
Whilst on your three-week
placement at the end of the year
you will naturally start to learn
alongside the other members of the
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) that
you meet on placement. Next year
you will be encouraged to take
advantage of the IPL opportunities
presented when managing your
patient caseload: this may include
MDT meetings, ward rounds and
joint assessment clinics.
Practical Skills Workshops
You’ll be introduced to essential
physiotherapeutic skills and techniques during
workshops that include demonstrations and
the opportunity to practice and develop new
skills in a safe environment on each other.
During practical sessions you will be expected
to present yourself in a professional manner –
this includes attention to the way that you
dress and conduct yourself. You will normally
be required to work in underclothes so please
dress accordingly. If you have any concerns
about this please speak to one of the staff at
the earliest opportunity.
The practical sessions will help you to develop
professional practice. The onus is on you to
continue to develop the practical skills
introduced during formal teaching sessions.
There may be the opportunity to practice skills
in a simulated setting- i.e. Sim Man.
Portfolio and Personal Development Planning
(PDP)
One of the great strengths of your programme is
the way that it enables you to make sense of your
learning through PDP and portfolio development.
Personal Development Planning sessions are
embedded at every level of learning. For this
you’ll keep a personal, illustrated Progress File to
record your goals and reflections on your
progress towards them, in the context of your
career aspirations and your developing
knowledge of professional practice. PDP also
involves regular portfolio reviews with your tutors.
This enables you to reflect critically on your
achievement across projects and modules, using
the various types of feedback you have received on
your work. The portfolio review also helps you to
prepare for employment and interviews.
Independent learning
This is a very important part of degree-level
work. Your success will depend on your ability
to develop the skills that will enable you to learn
independently, using your own initiative and
resourcefulness to achieve your goals.
We will give you help with this but these skills
are not always easy to acquire so please
access the many useful resources in the Library
and on its website and/or consult your Personal
Tutor.
It is therefore
important that you
actively engage in
the use of the e-
learning@tees
environment. You’ll
be expected check
for postings on a
daily basis.
e@tE-learning@tees is
the University’s VLE
accessed through
the internet:
https://eat.tees.ac.uk
You’ll be introduced
to e-learning@tees
early in your first
academic year. It
will be used during
your programme in
various ways; for
example keeping
you in touch with
programme and
module information,
online discussions,
wikis, blogs, useful
links, online
assessment and also
copies of module
briefs/handbooks will
be held there.
Presentations
The confidence and
skills required to give
effective presentations
are acquired over the
whole duration of your
programme. These
skills are useful in many
walks of life and
contribute greatly to the
usefulness of your
degree in many areas of
employment.
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Interprofessional Learning
As part of your programme of study you will
have the opportunity to study with other
professional groups of students in a School-
wide induction activity. The day will
highlight the importance of inter-professional
working and the key skills required to
enhance communication, collaboration and
team-working. This is complemented by a
IPL activity with OT students where you will
debate a health-related issue, develop a
health promotion resource and attend a
student-led conference.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED IN YEAR 1?
Practical Skills Assessment/Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE)
You will undertake a practical skills-based assessment
for clinical skills modules. This will assess your
anatomical knowledge, assessment, therapeutic and
skills of clinical reasoning. You will also receive
ongoing feedback on the development of your
therapeutic skills throughout the programme.
Essays and Exercises
You may be asked to submit a written assignment - this may be a full essay or a series of short answer
questions. This will help to demonstrate your underpinning theoretical knowledge and application of
theory to practice, as well as allow you to appraise the literature, promoting evidence-based practice.
Portfolio and Progress File
You’ll also produce an illustrated Progress
File as part of the very important personal
and professional development planning
you’ll undertake throughout your time on
the programme. This will include self-
reflection on your work in the context of
your career aspirations. It also enables
you to demonstrate the efforts you make to
engage in extra-curricular activities such as
volunteering, mentoring, organising trips,
making personal study visits, entering
competitions etc.
The School is currently developing an
online system called MeaVita which will
enable you to keep your Portfolio
electronically
Summative assessments are marked and the
mark counts towards the final module mark.
Formative assessment is sometimes used to
aid your learning. This is where you are set an
assignment that receives either a mark or some
feedback but does not count towards the final
module mark.
Clinical Placement
You will be assessed by your Practice
Educator at the end of each practice
placement. On your Foundation
Placement they will be assessing your
communication and interpersonal skills
and general professionalism. In the
following years your ability to assess and
develop appropriate problem lists and
deliver effective and safe interventions to
a variety of service users across the
lifespan will also be assessed. You will
also receive formative feedback through
your practice placement on your
performance and how this could be
further enhanced.
You will encounter a number of different methods
of assessment as you progress through the
programme. The nature of the assessment will
vary according to the learning outcomes of the
module and also to ensure that you are not
disadvantaged by any one method.
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As a student of the University you are
covered by Public liability insurance
for work undertaken on placement.
Students should have their own
appropriate professional liability (and if
necessary, public liability) insurance for
any paid work they undertake outside the
University setting.
Students do not practise any skills/
modalities/assessment approaches
learned at the Teesside University as part
of their paid work.
In addition student members of the
CSP please note:
CSP insurance covers students ONLY to
work as a student, under direct
supervision of a Chartered
Physiotherapist. See CSP guidance
http://www.csp.org.uk/search/all/student%
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Term Times and Provisional Assessment Schedule Weeks
Please check Module Guides for final details
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w/c BSc 2017
2017Year 1
04-Sep
11-Sep
18-Sep Induction Week
25-Sep
02-Oct
09-Oct
16-Oct
23-Oct
30-Oct
06-Nov
13-Nov
20-Nov
27-Nov
04-Dec
11-Dec Summative Anatomy Assessment
18-Dec Winter Break
25-Dec
01-Jan 2018
08-Jan
15-Jan Placement day
22-Jan Placement day
29-Jan
05-Feb
12-FebSummative Anatomy Assessment Practical
Summative Physiology Exam
19-Feb
26-Feb
05-Mar
12-Mar
19-Mar
26-Mar Spring Break
02-Apr
09-Apr 2017Foundations Skills for Physiotherapy Practice Written
Assignment
16-Apr
23-Apr Introduction to Contemporary Physiotherapy Written
Assignment
30-Apr
07-May
14-May Foundations Skills for Physiotherapy Practice OSCE
21-May Foundation Placement
28-May
04-Jun
11-Jun
18-Jun
25-Jun
02-Jul
09-Jul
16-Jul
23-Jul
30-Jul
06-Aug
13-Aug Resit week
20-Aug
27-Aug
03-Sep
10-Sep
ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
.
If you are struggling with meeting an assessment
deadline please talk to your Personal Tutor or
Module Leader who will discuss the possibility of
an extension with you or advise you to apply for
extenuating circumstances. Further detail is
available in the Student Essential Guide.
.
Regulations
The programme is covered by University
Standard Undergraduate Regulations (2014);
due to the requirements of the regulatory
body Health and Care Professional Council
(HCPC) and the accreditation from the
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) all
modules in the programme are non-
compensatable. All practice elements within
modules have to be passed at 40%.
Additional variances are detailed in your
Module Guides and the programme variances
can be found on the School intranet
https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/documents/
External Examining
Students often ask questions about how we know that
their degree is broadly of the same standard as degrees
awarded for similar courses by other universities. In the
UK we have a system called external examining which
is one of several ways that we confirm that standards
are met. An External Examiner is generally an
experienced lecturer from another university who offers
an independent view as to whether the work of students
on the course is of the correct standard. The External
Examiner does this by looking at a sample of work (e.g.
assignments, exam answers, dissertations), discussing
the work with your lecturers and attending the
Assessment Boards to endorse results. They then
produce an annual report which tells us about any
concerns they have and any good practice they have
identified. The External Examiners’ Reports are made
available to students via the ‘courses’ tab in e:vision.
There are two External Examiners for your course:
Karen Jones and Alison Lyon Murphy and they work at
Cardiff University/Huddersfield University respectively.
Sometimes, your modules may have a Different External
Examiner and your Module Leader can provide details
on request.
Please note that students are not permitted to contact
External Examiners directly and External Examiners will
not respond to any communication from individual
students. If you have any concerns about your course
then please speak to your Programme Leader.
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Eligibility for the Award of Non-honours
Degree
Students must achieve 360 credits, 120 credits
at Levels 4, 5, and 6, to be eligible for the named
award. Students with sufficient credits to be
awarded non-honours degree will receive a
generic title of “BSc Health and Social Care”.
Interim awards and aegrotat awards will not
incorporate the professional title and will not
provide eligibility to apply for registration with the
Health and Care Professions Council or
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy;
consequently, all interim awards will have the
title of “Health and Social Care”.
HOW DO I FEED BACK MY VIEWS ON THE
PROGRAMME ?
. You Said/We Did
You said - Enhance the Welcome Web.
We did – a new easier to navigate welcome
web, with more specific information.
You said - Include more practical activities
during induction week with less sitting and
listening.
We did - IT and interactive sessions.
The School Essential Guide gives
information about how we seek and
value your feedback about your
programme.
The Programme Leader will arrange
termly staff/student meetings to
discuss your experiences of the
programme.
In addition you will elect two student
representatives who will be asked to
gather your feedback and views and
are invited to attend our twice yearly
Programme Boards which includes
representatives from the programme
team and practice.
Individuals students are also
encouraged to feedback their ongoing
experiences of the programme and
how this could be enhanced.
You will also be invited to complete
individual module evaluations. We do
actively seek your feedback and ways
in which modules and the programme
can develop for the benefit of current
and future cohorts.
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Handbook is, as
far as possible, accurate and up to date at the time
of printing.
The express permission of Teesside University
must be obtained to reproduce any, or all of this
publication, other than for personal use or for
those purposes permitted by law.
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