Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should:
1. Achieve the competencies set out in the Physiotherapy clinical placement assessment form
2. Formulate and evaluate learning objectives and operate within a professional clinical environment.
3. Show progression of clinical reasoning skills through appropriate assessment and formulation of patient-centred treatment plans, in line with best available evidence and guidelines.
4. Demonstrate awareness of personal opinions and attitudes and ensure professional practice is inclusive of all service users and non-discriminatory e.g. Ethnic minority groups or patients with disability.
5. Demonstrate competent management of documentation and patient records adhering to legal requirements.
6. Analyse, evaluate and review the efficacy of treatment interventions by availing of opportunities for feedback and review with educators and tutors through the placement.
7. Participate in multidisciplinary patient management as appropriate.
8. Engage in reflection and evaluation of practice e.g. Learning portfolios
9. Develop effective communication skills through appropriate delegation of tasks, utilising all available resources.
Indicative Module Content:
Clinical practice on placement varies depending on the specialties available on site.
Clinical practice assessment is determined by the Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Assessment Form under the 3 headings - Assessment & Management, Professionalism, Documentation / Communication.
The portfolio includes the reflective practice assignment, the evidence based clinical reasoning form & unplanned learning,