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THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation Physiotherapy
Single honours Joint Major/minor
2. Final award
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
Equivalent
Any special criteria
BSc Physiotherapy 360 180 N/A
3. Nested awards
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
Equivalent
Any special criteria
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4. Exit awards
Award Title Credit value
ECTS
Equivalent
Any special criteria
BSc Health Sciences 360 180 Students who do not fulfil the professional requirements of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in their third year of study may be able to achieve 360 credits by completing additional subject module(s).
UG Dip
Health Sciences 240-355 120-177 A minimum of 90 level 5 or above credits required
UG Cert
Health Sciences 120-235 60-117 A minimum of 90 level 5 or above credits required
5. Level in the qualifications framework H
6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance learning Mode of attendance (^) *** N/A N/A**
Minimum length of programme (^) 3 years
Maximum length of programme 6 years
7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London 8. Teaching institution King's College London 9. Proposing department Physiotherapy 10. Programme organiser and contact details
Ros Hilton Academic Department of Physiotherapy School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
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PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
ros.hilton@kcl.ac.uk
11. UCAS code (if appropriate) B 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ professional and statutory body guidelines 1. Healthcare programmes – Physiotherapy 2. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and The Health Professions Council (HPC) 13. Date of production of specification May 2005 (2006 implementation credit framework) 14. Date of programme review 2012/ 16. Educational aims of the programme
The primary aim of the programme is to educate physiotherapists who are prepared for work in today’s NHS and who are able to provide patient-centred, responsive services where patient choice is paramount. Integral is promotion of a scientific orientation in graduates that will permit critical and evaluative approaches to practice.
A blend of college and practice based learning aims to prepare students for: a) cross agency working in the health and social care partnerships crucial to client centred service provision in these fields b) clinical leadership in areas where their expertise is paramount c) work with people with chronic and often complex conditions, frequently in the context of primary care d) practice in NHS organisations that are accountable for continually improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care.
As a result, the programme will aim to equip student with the skills to identify and analyse clients’ needs and associated clinical and theoretical problems; develop collaboratively a strategy to address these issues implementing knowledge of both existing and potential treatments; evaluate the outcome incorporating perspectives of clients, carers and other team members. The importance of and ability to access, retrieve, assimilate and critically evaluate information and research is emphasised in pursuit of these primary programme aims. The programme aims also to provide a stimulating environment in which the intellectual and creative abilities of the student are optimised, producing competent, reflective, sensitive and innovative practitioners, who are able to contribute to the health of the individual and of society. The learning environment must nurture also attitudes and skills conducive to continuing professional development, lifelong learning and critical reflective practice.
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following:
Context of service delivery and Professional Practice
- The importance of client focussed service provision and exemplary communication with clients, their families/carers and with colleagues
- Roles and responsibilities of individual members of the various health and social care teams; the value and importance of interprofessional and collaborative practice;
- The changing and diverse context in which physiotherapy is delivered
- Physiotherapy in primary, secondary, tertiary, intermediate care and health promotion
- Work with client groups who may present to various specialist services or whose management and care comes under the auspices of the various community teams i.e. - musculo-skeletal conditions, including orthopaedics, rheumatology, trauma, sports injuries; cardiorespiratory conditions including medical, surgical and intensive care; neuro-rehabilitation; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; community practice; care of the young; care of the older adult; cancer and palliative care; work with clients with learning disability; health promotion; promotion of women’s and men’s health and fitness; promotion of mental health
Scientific basis of physiotherapy
- Bio-psychosocial approaches to assessment and interpretation of client problems
- Human anatomy of the lower and upper limbs and trunk and client problems resulting from structural change
- Human physiological systems (nervous, cardio- respiratory) and client problems resulting from alterations in physiological function
- Pathological changes and clinical features of conditions experienced by clients referred to/accessing physiotherapy services
- The impact of such changes on functional ability and quality of life
- Human growth and psychosocial development across the lifespan
- Issues/models of health, illness and disablement
- Human responses to illness, disability and activity limitation
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Lectures – formal and interactive Seminars Tutorials Problem based case study work Reflective practice sessions College-based interprofessional learning Interprofessional learning in practice
Assessment :
Examination – MCQ, unseen short and long answer question papers, open book and prior disclosure papers Experimental write-up Essay assignments Case study analyses Transcript analysis Reflective practice assignments Seminar – group and individual presentations Computer based statistical problem sets Development of a research protocol Literature review Short library projects Poster presentations
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
- Theories of movement, exercise, movement control, movement analysis and therapeutic exercise
- Principles underpinning the various aspects of physiotherapy intervention – drawing upon measurement theory, biomechanics, applied exercise science, biophysics and electrophysics
- Psychosocial aspects of health and implications for physiotherapy practice
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods, health services research, clinical audit, evidence- based practice
Skills and other attributes
Intellectual skills:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the bio- psychosocial model of health and approach to physiotherapy practice
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the human neuro-musculoskeletal system.
- Relate structure to human function in order to appreciate impact of impairment and activity limitation
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology of cellular function and the functioning of the major systems
- Analyse experimental data and relate it to scientific principles
- Explain the aetiology, pathological process, clinical module and principles of overall management of a range of conditions affecting the musculo-skeletal, neuromuscular, central nervous and cardiorespiratory systems
- Select and justify appropriate examination techniques for the assessment of clients
- Demonstrate clinical decision making skills in developing assessments and treatment plans
- Explain the underlying concepts behind theories of rehabilitation
- Analyse and discuss the components of normal movement and begin to analyse how abnormal or disordered movement relates to these components.
- Describe and explain problems encountered by clients and discuss the impact of these on functional performance
- Apply knowledge to the requirements of different clients and circumstances
- Identify and prioritise problems and utilise a variety of resources in selection of problem-solving
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
College-based Lectures from academic staff and clinical specialists from physiotherapy and other professions Prosection and surface anatomy classes Laboratory sessions Problem based neuroanatomy practical sessions Neurophysiology practicals and tutorials Statistical problem sets Seminar presentations and a range of other small group work activities Tutorials Computer-assisted learning sessions Practical skill development sessions Case studies Patient demonstration sessions. Self directed learning Mini project work
Practice-based learning Clinical Visits 4-6 week placements (n= up to 8) in a variety of healthcare settings
Assessment : In-course essays Surface anatomy vivas; “Spot” tests Written examinations In-course tutorial and practical assessments
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
range of underpinning concepts in the process
- Facilitate the restoration of movement and function
- Select and apply a range of modalities based on the utilisation of electrical, thermal, light, sonic and magnetic energy based on knowledge of their postulated therapeutic effects
- Carry out and rationalise the physiotherapy techniques utilised in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders; conditions of neurolological and cardiorespiratory origin
- Work positively with people with disabilities, their carers and other team members
4 - 6 week placements (n= up to 8) in a variety of healthcare settings
Assessment :
Practical examinations – clinical reasoning and skill development, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) Case study presentations Seminar presentations Poster presentations Analysis of episodes of communication Reflective assignments Clinical progress reports
Generic/transferable skills :
- Demonstrate effective self-directed learning skills by use of information gathering, problem-solving, information technology and learning resources (e.g. databases, statistical packages)
- Identify personal learning needs in college and practice-based education
- Develop effective study skills
- Take responsibility for time management
- Appraise academic progress and own performance and recognise when to seek assistance
- Accept constructive criticism of performance
- Adopt a professional attitude to learning and practice
- Work co-operatively within a group- taking initiative where appropriate
- Accept responsibility in a range of circumstances
- Identify role within a multiprofessional team
- Demonstrate skill in preparing and consolidating library research in written and oral form.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Full range of college and practice based learning methods described above. In particular negotiation of learning contracts in each practice placement nurtures abilities of - self appraisal; identification of learning needs; setting goals and developing plans for personal, professional and academic development; lifelong learning and continuing professional development
Assessment : Full range of college and practice based assessment methods described above. In particular – mini group project assignments, presentations and field work (in College) and clinical progress reports and reflective assignments (generated in practice-based education)
18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional and statutory body guidelines
Professional and statutory regulatory bodies’ expectations and requirements presented in the following statements/guidelines have informed programme re-development
- QAA for Higher Education. Subject Benchmark Statements. Health Care Programmes:
Physiotherapy
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Curriculum Framework for Qualifying Programmes in
Physiotherapy (Published 2002)
- Health Professions Council Standards of proficiency (Physiotherapy) and standards of education
and training.
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
In addition, consultation with practice-based colleagues (as future employers) and the education purchaser has ensured that the Academic Department of Physiotherapy is alert to emerging policy with regard to skills for health and national occupational standards. Work will be ongoing to ensure that graduates have the pre-requisite skills for contemporary practice.
19. Programme structure and award requirements (a) numbers of compulsory and optional modules to be taken in each year of the programme The programme comprises 16 core modules. Year 1 – 6 core modules at level 4 (120 credits) Year 2 - 5 core modules at level 5 (120 credits) Final Year – 5 core modules at level 6 (120 credits)
(b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme 4, 5 and 6
(c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level 120
(d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level 120
(e) progression and award requirements (if different from the standard) Students must normally pass all modules in the current year for progression to the following year of study. The Board of Examiners may permit a student to progress with a fail in one 15 credit module, pending a resit providing all other aspects of their College and practice based performance and achievement indicate their suitability for physiotherapy practice.
(f) maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 0
(g) are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3, 20.7? No
h) other relevant information to explain the programme structure The programme comprises 16 core modules as detailed below. There are modules of study of 15 and 30 credits. The following curriculum strategies have been utilised to modernise the programme according to NHS priorities and to bring it further in line with contemporary physiotherapy practice development
- A more integrated programme model is developed that will permit merger of disciplinary-based learning in order to achieve improved integration between what is taught in the classroom and experienced by students in practice
- The module system is retained overall but each module comprises learning and teaching across subject boundaries and organised in ways that facilitate clinical reasoning and problem-solving, independent learning and portfolio development
- Modules in each of the years 1-3 are organised in three levels that represent a hierarchical approach to professional learning i.e. that graduates must be ready to contribute to contemporary practice (the pinnacle of professional learning). This can be achieved by strong focus on the acquisition of professional and lifelong learning skills; physiotherapy process and practice; the unique contribution to client service provision that can be made by physiotherapists (working as
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
Year themes and modules YEAR 1: FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES IN PRACTICE
(Providing client focussed care (15 credits) Preparation for practice 1 Movement and exercise (15 credits) (30 credits)
Understanding Understanding Understanding musculo-skeletal problems cardio- respiratory problems neurological problems (30 credits) (15 credits) (15 credits)
YEAR 2: ACUTE AND LONG TERM CONDITIONS AND DISABILITY
Providing effective and needs related service (30 credits)
Preparation for practice 2 (15 credits )
Understanding spinal care and Cardiorespiratory care and Neuroscience and rehabilitation pulmonary rehabilitation rehabilitation (30 credits) (15 credits) (30 credits)
YEAR THREE: CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE
Working optimally in the NHS of today (15 credits)
Preparation for practice 3a Preparation for practice 3b (30 credits) (30 credits)
Physiotherapy and integrated care Research for physiotherapy practice (30 credits) (30 credits)
B old – indicates modules where the majority of learning and teaching is practice-base Normal - integration of biomedical sciences with physiotherapy studies
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
Programme structure
Title Credit level
Credit value
Status (I, C, O) for each type of programme
Progression Assessment
Single honours
Joint hons
Majo r minor
Single honours
Joint hons
Majo r minor 4MPT0105 Providing client focused care 4 15 Cr Yes Coursework 4MPT0106 Preparation for Practice 1: Clinical Reasoning, Effectiveness, Teamwork & Safety
4 15 Cr Yes Coursework
4MPT0107 Movement and exercise 4 30 Cr Yes Written exam, coursework 4MPT0108 Understanding musculo-skeletal problems
4 30 Cr Yes Written exam, practical exam
4MPT0109 Understanding cardio-respiratory problems
4 15 Cr Yes Written exam, coursework, practical exam
4MPT0110 Understanding neurological problems
4 15 Cr Yes Written exam, coursework
5MPT2009 Providing effective and needs-related service
5 30 Cr Yes Written exam, coursework
5MPT2010 Preparation for Practice 2: Client Centred Goals & Reflective Practice
5 15 Cr Yes Coursework, clinical placement assessment 5MPT2013 Cardiorespiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation
5 15 Cr Yes Written exam, practical exam
5MPT2015 Neuroscience & Rehabilitation 5 30 Cr Yes Written exam , practical exam 5MPT2012 Spinal Pain 5 30 Cr Yes 6MPT3005 Working optimally in the NHS of today
6 15 Cr Yes Coursework
6MPT3006 Preparation for Practice 3a: Integrated Care Pathways
6 15 Cr Yes Coursework, clinical placement assessment 6MPT3007 Preparation for Practice 3b: Public Health & Practice Innovation
6 30 Cr Yes Coursework, clinical placement assessment
PAF Originally Approved by QA&AA: 17 April 2007 PAF Approved for 2009/10 by QA&AA: 3rd^ September 2009 PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 8 April 2010 PAF modified by ASQ for 2011/12: 3rd^ June 2011 PAF finalised for 2011/12: January 2012 PAF modified re: exit awards: 16 October 2012
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
1. Programme name BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 2. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London has the necessary approval been sought from Academic Board?
Yes No Not applicable
3. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic N/A 4. If the programme involves time outside the College longer than a term, please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme
Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify)
Time spent …1000 hours minimum……………….. Compulsory ……………………….
5. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional or statutory body It is a statutory requirement that all students spend at least 1000 hours in clinical practice, in order to obtain membership of the CSP/HPC and register as a physiotherapist 6. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional or statutory body
Name and address of PSB Health Professions Council (HPC), Park House, 84 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BU
Frequency of validation/ accreditation Procedures of ongoing quality monitoring and enhancement are planned In the future - HPC re-approval of programmes will be triggered by “major amendments” being made to the programme
Date of commencement of validation/accreditation: TBC
Date of last validation/accreditation Major review of the following health programmes of the College (including Physiotherapy) took place in November
- The programme was re-approved by the HPC in May 2006, Annual monitoring has since commenced and March 2011 was the last confirmation from HPC that the programme meets requirements.
Date of next validation/ accreditation: see above
