Module Details

Module Code: PHIOH3139
Module Title: Student-Led Clinical Practice
Title: Student-Led Clinical Practice 1
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Jennifer McKittrick
Domains:  
Module Description: To expose the student to a working clinic and patients with a wide range of injuries. To consolidate theoretical and practical knowledge by observing and implementing clinical skills and to commence application of the problem orientated treatment approach under direct supervision in the clinical setting.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess and manage a wide range of individual patients with differing injuries.
LO2 Direct a full assessment of an individual patient, execute appropriate treatment and rehabilitation protocols and set appropriate goals
LO3 Develop professional relationships with colleagues, staff and patients and the ability to manage patient documentation and the upkeep of medical records appropriately.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
No indicative content
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessment will be linked with the stated learning outcomes of the course. 80% attendance is required to pass the module. Each Student will be furnished with a Continuous Assessment Record Book (CARB) to be completed under direct supervision of the clinical tutor. The student must attain minimum levels of competency in all CARB skills; including skills in assessment, goal setting, treatment & rehabilitation and documentation. Formative Assessment will be facilitated via regular self-assessment, peer-assessment and tutor-assessment. Monthly reflective learning logs will be uploaded through Blackboard. This module is graded Pass/Fail.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 3.53 53
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Magee, Robert Manske. (2020), Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 7th. Saunders.
  • Brukner P. & Khan K.. (2017), Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th. McGraw-Hill.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Finucane L., Downie A., Mercer C., Greenhalgh S., Boissonnault W.G., Pool-Goudzwaard A., Beneciuk J., Leech R., Selfe J.. (2020), International Framework for Red Flags for Potential Serious Spinal Pathologies, Journal of Prthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 50(7).
  • Lin I, Wiles L, Waller R, et al. (2019), What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54.
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