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BSc (HONS) PHYSIOTHERAPY

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

YEAR 1

SEPTEMBER 2017

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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

[email protected]

Janet Webber

Principal Lecturer

Room: H2.37

Tel: 01642 384171

[email protected]

Dan Spence

MSc Programme Lead/Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.38

Tel: 01642 384975

[email protected]

Brian Houston

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.30

Tel: 01642 384978

[email protected]

Steve Fenby

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.30

Tel: 01642 384977

[email protected]

Paul Errington

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.35

Tel: 01642 384172

[email protected]

Dr Marjorie Wilson

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.35

Tel: 01642 384529

[email protected]

Jenny Alexanders

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.35

Tel: 01642 388653

[email protected]

Jill Kent

Practice Placement Co-ordinator/Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.38

Tel: 01642 382590

[email protected]

Karen Johnson

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.41

Tel: 01642 384976

[email protected]

Steven Barr

Senior Lecturer

Room: H1.47

Tel: 01642 384296

[email protected]

Julie Sparrow

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.41

Tel: 01642 384979

[email protected]

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David Grover

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.41

Tel: 01642 384986

[email protected]

Kathy Jackson

Senior Lecturer

Room: H2.41

Tel: 01642 384120

[email protected]

Janice Rider

Practice Placement Co-ordinator/Senior Lecturer

Room: HS2.16

Tel: 01642 738763

[email protected]

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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

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5 University-based Study

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7 Placement 2a

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12 University-based Study Placement 2b

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19 Placement 4a

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SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

23 University-based Study University-based Study

24 Placement 4b

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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


Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice


Intro to Physiology for Physiotherapists Intro to Physiology for Physiotherapists


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



Dissertation Prep for Physiotherapy



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


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.


(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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(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

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Monday

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Foundations of Functional Anatomy

9-12 am

HS3.02, 03 & 04

Intro to Physiology

1-3pm GPT

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Tuesday

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Weeks 1 – 5

Foundation Skills for PP Weeks 6 -11

HS3.02, 03 & 04

Intro to Physiology

1-5pm

C1.08

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Wednesday

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9-12 am

HS3.02, 03 & 04

Non-Teaching time

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Thursday

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Intro to Physiology

9-12 IT lab

Week 1-5

Foundation Skills for PP

1-4pm from - Weeks 6-11

HS3.02, 03 & 04

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Friday

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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

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Monday

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9 -12am

HS3.02, 03 & 04.

(until w/c 12/02/18)

Intro to Physiology

1-3pm GPT

(until w/c 12/02/18)

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Tuesday

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Foundation Skills for PP

9-12

HS3.02.3.4

Intro to Physiology

1-3pm

C1.08

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Wednesday

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9-12 am

HS3.02.3.4

Non-teaching time

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Thursday

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1-4 pm

HS3.02.3.4

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Friday

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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.



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


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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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


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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http://www.csp.org.uk/search/all/student insurance

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”.

https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/sites/handbook/

https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/documents/

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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