Module NHS-4452:
Challenges in Physio Practice
Heriau mewn Ymarfer Ffisiotherapi Cyfoes 2025-26
NHS-4452
2025-26
Ysgol Gwyddorau Iechyd
Modiwl - Semester 1 a 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Emily Rigby
Overview
The module may include: 鈥ccountability, responsibility and autonomy 鈥dvanced Clinical Reasoning 鈥egal and ethical considerations in professional practice. 鈥orking within professional boundaries 鈥elegation and professional liability 鈥reventive and intervention measures 鈥onditions in physiotherapy 鈥hysiotherapy in secondary care 鈥ontemporary physiotherapy practice 鈥orking with athletes 鈥n overview of working in areas outwith the NHS: e.g. sport, military, private practice 鈥ntrepreneurship and marketing 鈥he role of the clinical educator 鈥reparation for practice 鈥orking within professional boundaries 鈥ontinuous Professional Development (CPD).
Assessment Strategy
-good -60% Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Very good understanding of the challenges in contemporary physiotherapy practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -70%> Excellent understanding of the challenges in contemporary physiotherapy practice. Understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of physiotherapy practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria -another level-50% Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of the challenges in contemporary physiotherapy practice. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply enhanced skills in the application of research / evidence into clinical practice
- Critically evaluate the legal responsibilities and ethical considerations of professional physiotherapy practice and self regulation.
- Critically reflect on the role of a physiotherapist as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of accountability and professional liability.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Group Presentation
Weighting
30%
Due date
10/11/2023
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
3000 word written assignment
Weighting
70%
Due date
27/10/2023