Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) has now been postponed and you will need to complete this at a later date. Further details about this task will be made available on Moodle in due course.
Group Work Assessment has now been changed to an alternate form of assessment. Please see your Moodle site for details of the assessment.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) has now been changed to an alternate form of assessment. Please see your Moodle site for details of the assessment.
Overview
In this unit, you will develop clinical knowledge and skills in the comprehensive management of clients with neurological conditions. This unit includes pathophysiology and symptomatology; assessment procedures to define impairments and limitations in the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework; clinical reasoning processes; and intervention skills and techniques. This unit will foster an evidence-based, client-centred and inter-professional approach to physiotherapy management of clients with neurological conditions across the spectrum of acute and community healthcare settings.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
To enrol in this unit, you must be enrolled in the CB85 Course and have met the following pre-requisites: PSIO12004 Neurosciences Across the Lifespan MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, have your say, direct student feedback, self reflection.
Students were satisfied with this unit, achieved high levels of learning and enjoyed the clinical focus of the unit (e.g. clinical scenarios, patient interactions, online learning modules and simulated patient experiences).
This unit should continue to be designed and delivered to ensure it is clinically focused.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, have your say, direct student feedback, self reflection.
The newly developed tutorial and practical manual supported student learning and improved their learning experience.
The tutorial and practical manual should continue to be developed and utilised for this unit.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, have your say, direct student feedback, self reflection.
The group work assessment task was aligned and authentic, with students reporting high levels of engagement and learning. The weighting for this assessment item may not appropriately reflect the work required to meet the requirements of the task.
The weighting and requirements of the group assessment should be reviewed to ensure the weighting is appropriate and that both the group and individual requirements of the task are designed to achieve positive learning outcomes.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, have your say, direct student feedback, staff feedback, self reflection.
The interprofessional simulation experience was highly valued, with measurable improvements in student communication and teamwork, as well as interprofessional learning, interaction and relationships. The scheduling of this experience should be reviewed to optimise attendance and learning experiences.
The timing of the interprofessional simulation experience should be reviewed to enable maximal student participation and learning. Timing may be more appropriate after the development of pre-requisite skills in the first 6 weeks of term, but prior to end of term assessments from week 11 onwards.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35% | |||||
| 2 - Group Work - 15% | |||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||||
| 4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Group Work - 15% | |||||||||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||||||||||
| 4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Neurological Assessment: A Clinician's Guide
- Edition: 1st (2014)
- Authors: Karen Jones
- Churchill Livingstone
- London London , England
- ISBN: 9780702063022
- Binding: Paperback
Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation
- Edition: 7th (2020)
- Authors: Rolando Lazaro
- Elsevier
- ISBN: 9780323676984
- Binding: Hardcover
Clinical Outcome Measurement in Adult Neurological Physiotherapy
- Edition: 4th (2010)
- Authors: Keith Hill, Sonia Denisenko, Kim Miller, Tamara Clements, Frances Batchelor and Prue Morgan
- Australian Physiotherapy Association National Neurology Group
- Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
- ISBN: 9781875107131
- Binding: Other
Neurological Rehabilitation: Optimizing Motor Performance
- Edition: 2nd (2010)
- Authors: Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd
- Churchill Livingstone
- London London , England
- ISBN: 9780702040511
- Binding: Other
Physical Management for Neurological Conditions
- Edition: 4th (2018)
- Authors: Sheila Lennon, Gita Ramdharry and Geert Verheyden
- Elsevier
- ISBN: 9780702071744
- Binding: Paperback
Physiotherapy in Acute Neurological Practice: An Introductory Guide for the Clinician
- Edition: 1st (2011)
- Authors: Prue Morgan, Julie Bernhardt, Emma Campagna and Sarah Gilmore
- Australian Physiotherapy Association National Neurology Group
- Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
- ISBN: 9781875107148
- Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
The two required textbooks for this unit are:
- Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation
- Neurological Assessment: A Clinician's Guide (required textbook from PSIO12004)
There are a number of supplementary textbooks. I highly recommend the purchase of Clinical Outcome Measurement in Adult Neurological Physiotherapy. This manual is an APA resource available through shop4physios at a discounted rate for students.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.job@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Unit Introduction
Foundations of Neurological Physiotherapy
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group Work Assessment: group and topic nominations open
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Motor Control, Motor Learning and Movement Re-Education
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Balance, Falls and Gait
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group Work Assessment: groups and topics to be finalised
Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Cerebrovascular Accident
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Cerebrovascular Accident
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2020Module/Topic
TBI
Physical Activity and Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Vestibular Dysfunction
Group Exercise
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2020Module/Topic
Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Have Your Say - Unit Evaluation
Group Work Assessment (15%) Due: Week 9 Tuesday (12 May 2020) 8:00 am AEST
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2020Module/Topic
Progressive Neurological Disorders
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2020Module/Topic
Equipment Prescription
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Mobility Supplier Visit
Have Your Say - Unit Evaluation
Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Assessment (OSCE) (50%) will be scheduled within week 1 or week 2 of the CQUniversity Examination Period
Have Your Say - Unit Evaluation
Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Assessment (OSCE) (50%) will be scheduled within week 1 or week 2 of the CQUniversity Examination Period
Clinical Experiences
This unit includes up to four (4) hours of clinical experiences. These experiences include conducting a group exercise class in a residential aged care facility and patient interactions within the classroom. These clinical experiences are designed to give you the opportunity to practice neurological physiotherapy skills authentically. All pre-clinical requirements must be completed prior to the clinical experiences and attendance is mandatory. Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Interprofessional Education (Paediatric Neurological Patient Simulation)
Interprofessional practice is a key component of healthcare. Working with interprofessional teams leads to improvements in patient outcomes, morale for healthcare professionals, reduction in the incidence of communication breakdowns, promotion of mutual understanding between professions, enhancement of professional confidence, and facilitation of intra- and interprofessional communication. This unit includes a paediatric neurological patient simulation as an interprofessional education session. The goal of this session is to improve both technical skills and interprofessional dynamics with a focus on developing the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative competencies of communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, patient/family-centred care, roles and responsibilities, and team functioning. This tutorial is scheduled outside regular timetable sessions (Friday week 6, 10am-1pm). Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Supervised Online Quizzes consists of two online quizzes worth 35% of the overall unit grade.
Supervised Online Quiz 1 (10%) constitutes 10% of the overall grade. It will occur in week 4 and assess content from weeks 1-3 inclusive. Quiz 1 will consist of 20 questions worth 25 marks and will have a time limit of 40 minutes.
Supervised Online Quiz 2 (25%) constitutes 25% of the overall unit grade. It will occur in week 12 and assess content from weeks 4-11 inclusive. Quiz 2 will consist of 45 questions worth 60 marks and will have a time limit of 90 minutes.
The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the quizzes may appear differently for each student. Quiz 1 and quiz 2 are both closed book assessments 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 utilised for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.
Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 will consist of some or all of the following categories:
- Multiple choice
- True/ false
- Matching
- Short answer/ essay
- Fill in the missing word(s)
- Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos)
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
2
Other
Weeks 4 and 12
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
Grading of Assessment
All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark awarded.
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.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
2 Group Work
The Group Work Assessment task is a formal PowerPoint presentation on the physiotherapy management of a neurological condition. The aim of the presentation is to interactively and concisely educate your peers on your topic. As a group, you will present your topic in a 12 minute Microsoft PowerPoint presentation slide show. In addition to your presentation, you are required to formulate a question slide to assess your peers on their knowledge of your topic. The questions should be designed to encourage your audience to engage with your presentation. Specifically, your question slide(s) must include two multiple choice questions (with options A - D) where only one answer is correct.
Your presentation must include the following information:
- An overview of the neurological condition presented using the ICF framework
- Overall healthcare management for the neurological condition
- Evidence based physiotherapy for individual's with the neurological condition (goals of physiotherapy; physiotherapy assessment - subjective and physical with specific reference to best practice outcome measures; and physiotherapy interventions - specific recommendations and rationale/ clinical reasoning)
Group Nomination and Topic Selection
You will work in small groups for this assignment. Group size will be confirmed based on the number of enrolled students at the end of week one, however groups will ideally consist of three (3) students, with a minority of groups consisting of four (4) students pending enrollment numbers. From 12pm on Friday of week 1, you can nominate your group and topic preferences by emailing the unit coordinator (s.job@cqu.edu.au). For your nomination to be valid, you must include your campus, full name of each group member, and top three preferences for your topic. Students who attend the Thailand study tour will be given first preference for topics based on conditions they have encountered during their clinical experience. All other preferences will be given based on a first come, first served basis. Group nominations and topics must be finalised by 12pm on Friday of week 3.
Topics
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Bell's Palsy
- Brown Sequard Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Critical Illness Polyneuropathy/ Myopathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Functional Neurological Disorder
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Huntington's Disease
- Labyrinthitis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome following Mild TBI
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Other topics may be approved on discussion with the unit coordinator.
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Week 9 Tuesday (12 May 2020) 8:00 am AEST
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
Grading of Assessment
The assessment rubric for this task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are 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:
Group Presentation
- Visual (15%)
- Organisation and Structure (15%)
- Knowledge of the Condition and Overall Healthcare Management (15%)
- Knowledge of Best Practice Physiotherapy (40%)
Individual Communication
- Verbal Communication and Engagement (15%)
Time Limit
Marks are allocated to adhering to the time limit for the presentation. Presentations that do not adhere to the limit may be subjected to a grade penalty. For minor breaches, +/- 10% of the time limit, no marks will be deducted. For major breaches, > +/- 10% of the time limit, 10% of the overall grade will be deducted.
Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubrics.
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.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 On-campus Activity
Hurdle (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. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence such as those outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) as reasons for requesting time extensions for submitting assessment tasks (e.g. medical or allied health, compassionate, misadventure and exceptional circumstances). Attendance rates for this hurdle will be calculated in week 12.
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Week 12
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
Hurdle (Attendance): 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.
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
- Ethical practice
4 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
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 assessment and treatment skills, and clinical reasoning. 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. Clinical scenario 1 constitutes 25% of the overall unit grade and clinical scenario 2 constitutes 25% of the overall unit grade. All content from PSIO13001 and prerequisite units is examinable in this assessment task.
The OSCE will include two (2) clinical scenarios of individuals who each require neurological physiotherapy assessment and/or treatment. One scenario will be assessment focused and one will be treatment focused, however both scenarios will require you to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. Your OSCE will have a total time limit of 60 minutes (30 minutes preparation, 30 minutes examination). The examination will commence with 30 minutes of preparation time, at which point each scenario will be provided to you. You will be then be allocated 15 minutes to complete each scenario. Your performance on each scenario will be assessed by a different examiner. For each clinical scenario, you are expected to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the presenting condition including aetiology, pathophysiology and typical presentation
- Interpret the clinical notes and design an assessment and treatment plan (including formulating SMART short and long term treatment goals)
- Demonstrate specific assessment techniques (e.g. sensation, coordination, balance, specific measurement tools)
- Demonstrate specific practical treatment techniques (e.g. balance exercises, retraining sit-to-stand, patient education)
- Prescribe a home exercise program
- Discuss relevant evidence for a particular intervention
- Document physiotherapy intervention (e.g. assessment, treatment, plan)
You must come appropriately attired for the Practical Assessment. When being examined, you must be attired in your full clinical uniform.
A timetable for the Practical Assessment will be published on Moodle at the end of Term 1.
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Examination Period
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
Grading of Assessment
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 rubrics for this assessment will be based on the following categories and weightings:
- Professional Behaviour (Pass/Fail)
- Communication (20%)
- Analysis and Planning (25%)
- Practical Application of Intervention (Assessment or Treatment) (55%)
- Risk Management/ Safety (Pass/Fail)
Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubric.
Requirements to PASS the Practical Assessment (OSCE)
In order to PASS the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) you must:
1.Achieve a PASS result for the PASS/FAIL components of Professional Behaviour and Risk Management/Safety for each of the two clinical scenarios (i.e. PASS for clinical scenario one and PASS for clinical scenario two).
AND
2. Achieve 50% or higher in the graded component for each of the two clinical scenarios (i.e. a minimum of 50% for clinical scenario one and a minimum of 50% for clinical scenario two).
If you do not meet the above criteria for each clinical scenario, you will be eligible for one opportunity to re-sit the entire OSCE assessment task, provided you have achieved an overall grade equal to, or higher than 44.5% for your original OSCE.
OSCE Re-sit Conditions
1. If you meet the eligibility criteria for a re-sit, you will be given only one re-sit opportunity
2. The re-sit will be conducted during the Term 1 University Vacation Period.
3. The re-sit will be assessed by up to two examiners and will be of an equivalent format to the original assessment task.
4. The assessment criteria of the re-sit will be identical to the original OSCE.
5. If you pass the re-sit you will receive a grade of exactly 50% for the OSCE (i.e. 25% of the total unit grade), irrespective of your achievement for the graded component of the re-sit. This is to ensure equity to those students who only had one attempt.
If you do not meet the requirements for a re-sit, you will receive your original OSCE grade and may be awarded a supplementary assessment in line with CQUniversity Policy.
If you do not meet the requirements to PASS the re-sit, you will receive your original OSCE grade and may be awarded a supplementary assessment in line with CQUniversity Policy.
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 and will not be eligible for a re-sit but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.
No submission method provided.
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
