CQUniversity Unit Profile.

The Mid-Term Test is a 1.5 hour (i.e. 90 min) closed book, paper-based, in-class written test that will be held on-campus (Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Cairns campuses only). Access to books, notes and electronic devices are prohibited during the test. The Mid-Term Test will examine all content covered from weeks 1 to 5, inclusive, including all lectures, practicals and required readings. The test will include some, or all, of the following question types: multiple choice, True/False, short answer/essay, and/or case studies.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period: The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

Late Arrivals: 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 assessment 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 online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.

The End-Term Test is a 2 hour (i.e. 120 min) closed book, paper-based, in-class written test that will be held on-campus (Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Cairns campuses only). Access to books, notes and electronic devices are prohibited during the test. The End-Term Test will examine all content covered from weeks 1 to 11, inclusive, including all lectures, practicals and required readings. The test will include some, or all, of the following question types: Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer/essay and/or Case studies.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period: The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

Late Arrivals: 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 assessment 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 online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.

The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) is intended to assess your theoretical and practical application of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and clinical reasoning. The OSCE will include two (2) brief written clinical scenarios. You will have 40 minutes to read and complete all questions/tasks. There will be NO PREPARATION time for this assessment. For each scenario you will be required to plan, discuss and perform relevant aspects of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and overall management.

You may be requested to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the presenting condition, including relevant pathophysiology, pathoanatomy, and symptomatology.
• Identify and act upon any precautions and/or contraindications to assessment and/or treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical reasoning in the selection of assessment, treatment and/or overall management.
• Demonstrate clear, effective and thorough communication.
• Demonstrate safe and effective application of clinical assessment, treatment and/or overall management.
• Explain and interpret the findings of a clinical assessment and/or treatment, including progression and regression of selected treatment techniques.
• Demonstrate accurate and appropriate documentation of your clinical assessment and/or treatment findings.

All material relevant to musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment covered in the following pre-requisite units is also examinable in the OSCE: Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 (PSIO11004), Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 (PSIO11003), Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (PSIO12006), Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 (PSIO12001) and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 (PSIO12005).

You need to be appropriately attired in your full clinical uniform for the examination. If you are required to be a 'simulated patient' for another student's examination please bring additional clothes suitable for a clinical assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period: The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

Late Arrivals: 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 assessment 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 online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

The assessment rubric for this assessment 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.

Detailed marking criteria sheet will be available on Moodle, and will be based on the following rubric categories:

• Communication (20%)
• Selection, application and interpretation of assessment (40%)
• Selection, application and interpretation of treatment/management (40%)
• Risk Management/Safety and Professional Behaviour (PASS/FAIL)

In order to PASS the OSCE you must:

1. Achieve a mark of 50% or higher; AND
2. Achieve a PASS result for the PASS/FAIL component of Safety and Risk Management.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be offered a Supplementary Assessment in line with CQUniversity Policy.

Assessment Moderation Using Video Recordings: To ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation of practical assessments, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), this unit may employ video recordings as a method for assessment moderation. These recordings allow for a thorough review of student performance, providing an objective basis for feedback and grading. Assessors may review the recordings to verify the accuracy of initial assessments and to identify any discrepancies. This process also facilitates the calibration of grading standards among different assessors. By utilising video recordings, we aim to maintain high standards of assessment integrity and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices. More details about this process will be provided on the unit Moodle site.

Your attendance at each scheduled practical session will be recorded by the tutor using an attendance spreadsheet. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence, such as those outlined in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document, and these will not be counted as absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.