Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should:
1) Achieve the competencies set out in the Clinical Placement Assessment Form, Level 2 in the areas of assessment & management, professionalism, communication & documentation.
2) Show documentary evidence of completion of HSELand modules as outlined in practice education handbook.
3) Demonstrate the ability to perform detailed assessments using appropriate techniques & evidence-informed sound logical reasoning to determine appropriate problem lists, action plans and goals.
4) Demonstrate an ability to adapt practice to the needs of the service user and draw on appropriate knowledge and skills, enabling professional decision-making.
5) Demonstrate evidence-based practice in relevant clinical area through treatment choices that address assessment findings and reflect best available evidence, patient values and knowledge of physiotherapy-driven changes in physiology, structure and behaviour.
6) Demonstrate an evidence-informed approach to problem solving enabling professional decision-making, adapting practice to the needs of the service user and draw on appropriate knowledge and skills in order to make professional judgments.
7) Demonstrate the ability to evaluate intervention plans using appropriate tools and recognised performance/outcome measures along with service user responses to the interventions. Revise the plans as necessary and where appropriate, in conjunction with the service user.
8) Demonstrate the ability to use the level 2 clinical reasoning form effectively
9) Demonstrate the ability to engage in discharge planning with a holistic approach, supporting health and lifestyle changes that may be appropriate to the clinical area.
10) Demonstrate the ability to act in the best interest of service users at all times with due regard to their will and preference
11) Manage documentation and communication of service of user information clearly and in a timely manner that adheres to the legal requirements of the profession within a multidisciplinary setting.
12) Reflect on broader professional, social, and ethical responsibilities associated with the application and evaluation of practice.
13) Demonstrate learning skills that support ongoing professional development in a largely self-directed and independent manner.
Indicative Module Content:
Direct clinical patient management experience in the clinical setting varies depending on the specialties available on site.
Clinical practice assessment is determined by the Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Assessment Form:
Part 1 - Safe Practice & Professional Conduct
Part 2 - Three areas of Professional Practice: Assessment & Management, Professionalism, Documentation / Communication.
The portfolio includes the reflective practice assignment & unplanned learning activities / experiences.