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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should:
1. Achieve competencies outlined in the Clinical Assessment Form Level 1 in the following areas: Patient Assessment, Treatment and Management, Professionalism, Documentation and Communication (interpersonal and interprofessional)
2. Show documentary evidence of undertaking Clinical Reasoning and Evidence Based Practice
3. Show documentary evidence of conditions seen and treatments implemented
4. Show documentary evidence of initiative in identifying learning needs and availing of learning opportunities. Objectives should be reviewed and modified at midway of placement.
5. Show documentary evidence of manual handling risk assessment and patient handling skills
6. Show documentary evidence of reflective practice in relation to personal and professional development
7. Be accountable for their actions, or lack thereof – failure to comply with Policies and Procedures may result in failure of the module.
8. Show evidence of undertaking Telehealth interactions during the placement
Clinical practice on placement varies depending on the specialities covered on site. Clinical practice assessment is determined by the Common Assessment Form under the 5 headings - Patient assessment, Treatment & Management, Professionalism, Communication and Documentation.
The portfolio includes the reflective diary, the evidence based clinical reasoning form, placement objectives, planned and unplanned learning and evidence of manual & patient handling techniques.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 160 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 235 |
This module is suitable only for students registered to the BSc Physiotherapy programme. Successful completion of the practice education component is required for professional registration.
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Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Professional Development Portfolio | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Clinical Practice Evaluation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 80 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Clinical feedback will be given on-site by practice supervisor. Portfolio feedback will be on submission in assignment on brightspace.
Name | Role |
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Ms Mary O'Mahoney | Tutor |