Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should:
1. Analyse complex case presentations with an awareness of potential physical, psychosomatic or psychiatric illness and the factors which contribute to the multi-dimensional nature of health-related quality of life.
2. Identify the stages of loss and grief and how they dictate the empathetic approach taken when dealing with disability, death, dying and bereavement.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery and physiotherapy services in Ireland and abroad and an appreciation of management and reporting structures.
4. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of career development and professional issues which may arise during their working career including interview skills, advocacy roles, time management and conflict resolution.
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the role and scope of the physiotherapy profession as leaders and service reformers in the health care arena and key contributors to service development, clinical audit, care pathway enhancement and health care delivery across all aspects of society.