In-class Test 1 constitutes 25% of the overall grade. It will assess content (lectures, tutorials, and required readings) from weeks 1-4 inclusive. This test will consist of up to 45 questions (worth up to 60 marks) and will have a time limit of up to 90 minutes . The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the test may appear differently for each student. The test is a closed book assessment which will be supervised by a CQUniversity staff member and must be completed at the scheduled time on either the Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus. Access to all resources other than the quiz itself is prohibited (e.g. books, notes, electronic devices or websites other than the quiz itself). It is recommended that a laptop be used for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.

In-class Test 1 will consist of multiple question categories, including:

• Multiple choice
• True/ false
• Matching
• Short answer
• Long answer
• Calculations
• Fill in the missing word(s)
• Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos)

The test must be completed at the due time below. The closing time displayed in Moodle reflects an administrative and technological timeframe, not a task completion window of time. 

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources. 

In-class Test 2 constitutes 25% of the overall grade. It will assess content (lectures, tutorials, and required readings) from weeks 5-10 inclusive. This test will consist of up to 45 questions (worth up to 60 marks) and will have a time limit of up to 90 minutes . The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the test may appear differently for each student. The test is a closed book assessment which will be supervised by a CQUniversity staff member and must be completed at the scheduled time on either the Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus. Access to all resources other than the quiz itself is prohibited (e.g. books, notes, electronic devices or websites other than the quiz itself). It is recommended that a laptop be used for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.

In-class Test 2 will consist of multiple question categories, including:

• Multiple choice
• True/ false
• Matching
• Short answer
• Long answer
• Calculations
• Fill in the missing word(s)
• Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos)
   

The test must be completed at the due time below. The closing time displayed in Moodle reflects an administrative and technological timeframe, not a task completion window of time. 

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources. 

Grading of Assessment
All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark awarded. For multiple choice questions where multiple answers can be selected, incorrect answers are weighted as the negative value of a correct response (the minimum value awarded for a question overall is zero - you cannot receive a negative mark).
 
Late Arrival to Assessment 
You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an application for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.
 
 

There will be two hurdle assessments:

Hurdle 1: e-learning Modules 

Hurdle 1 requires the completion of two e-learning modules (TRAIN and Social Prescription) and their corresponding quizzes as outlined below. 

Hurdle 1a: TRAIN e-learning Module

1. Complete the TRAIN e-learning module (Link: TRAIN Program: A Clinician’s Guide to Effective Task Specific Training).
2. Complete a short knowledge quiz that is external to the module (Link: TRAIN Qualtrics Survey) You must complete and achieve at least 80% for this multiple-choice quiz. Multiple (3) quiz attempts are permitted. If retaking the survey, please clearly indicate the response number next to your name.
3. The are no other submission requirements for this module - your completed quiz is the submission. 

Due: Week 6 (Wednesday 21st August) 4:00pm AEST.

Hurdle 1b: WHO Social Prescribing e-learning Module

1. Complete the WHO Social Prescribing e-learning module (Link: WHO Social Prescribing).
2. Complete embedded quizzes. You must complete all quizzes embedded within the module and achieve at least 80% of the maximum grade for each quiz to obtain a Record of Achievement.
3. Submit your Record of Achievement on Moodle.

Due date: Week 8 (Wednesday 4th September) 4:00pm AEST.

Hurdle 2: Attendance

A minimum attendance rate of 85% for practical and tutorial sessions is required in order to be eligible to PASS this unit. This minimum attendance requirement is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and thus has been integrated as a requirement into the CB85 Physiotherapy course. If there is a genuine reason for being absent, you must inform the unit coordinator as soon as possible and submit a medical certificate or other supporting documentation via email within five days of missing the session.

The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence such as those outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 and 5.22) (e.g. medical or allied health, compassionate, misadventure and exceptional circumstances). You will be notified by the unit coordinator when you reach the 85% threshold. If you require a prolonged absence (>3 sessions) for a health-related condition, you will be required to have a face-to-face discussion with the unit coordinator and Head of Course to discuss your progression in the unit. Attendance rates for this hurdle will be calculated in week 12.

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.

Hurdle 1: A quiz result of 80% for both Hurdle 1a and Hurdle 1b is required to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS this unit.

Hurdle 2: An attendance rate of 85% at practical and tutorial sessions is required to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS the unit.

The Practical Assessment will be in the format of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and is intended to assess your theoretical knowledge, practical application of neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills. The OSCE will be scheduled for either week 1 or week 2 of the university's examination period. The weighting of the Practical Assessment is 50% of the overall unit grade. All content from PSIO12004 and prerequisite units is examinable in this assessment task.

The OSCE will include eight (8) equally weighted stations:

• Somatosensation
• Muscle strength
• Cranial nerves
• Coordination
• Reflexes and muscle tone
• Bed mobility, sitting balance, sit-to-stand (STS), and stand to sit (SIT)
• Reach, grasp, and manipulation
• Standing balance and gait

Your OSCE will have a total time limit of 40 minutes (10 minutes preparation, 30 minutes examination). For each station, you are expected to:

• Answer all knowledge questions correctly using appropriate terminology
• Position the patient optimally for a safe, effective and efficient intervention
• Position yourself as the therapist optimally for a safe, effective and efficient intervention
• Perform intervention safely, effectively and efficiently

You must come appropriately attired for the Practical Assessment (full clinical uniform). When being patient, please change into appropriate casual clothes.

A timetable for the Practical Assessment will be published on Moodle by the end of week 12.

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources. 

The assessment rubric for this task is based on the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand . This quality framework is mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and is intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task. The rubric for this assessment will be based on the following categories and weightings:

• Safety, risk management, and professional behaviour (P/F)
• Communication (20%)
• Knowledge and practical application of techniques (80%)

Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubric.

You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an application for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.