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Index of Examples by Topic

Aged Care

Gerontology assessment

The University of Melbourne

Assessment

A handheld computer device for physiotherapy practical examinations

The University of Queensland
Integration of legal and ethical issues into complex case scenarios

Griffith University
Introduction to Physiotherapy in Women’s Health using self-directed learning, interactive teaching, and peer and self assessment

La Trobe University
Plagiarism Assignment

University of South Australia
Self evaluation of ‘student therapist’ using video

La Trobe University

Cardiopulmonary

Integration of knowledge from musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy using case studies

Charles Sturt University
Physiotherapy care of patients with end stage disease

The University of Newcastle

Clinical education

Additional development assessment form used to enhance physiotherapy student feedback and clinical performance

Curtin University of Technology
Clinical practice workbooks

The University of Newcastle
Clinical school model to facilitate clinical education for all students

The University of Melbourne
Community Health Placement (learning about wellness) in clinical practicums

The University of Sydney
Integrated clinical and academic curricula

The University of Sydney
Integrated Clinical and Academic Learning

Griffith University

Communication

A tutorial program for International and ESL physiotherapy students

The University of Queensland
Communication and self-management topics covered in teams from five disciplines

University of Canberra
Foundation Skills subject using case studies in multidisciplinary learning groups

Charles Sturt University
Self evaluation of ‘student therapist’ using video

La Trobe University
Using role play to assess and enhance the integration of learning

The University of Queensland

Complex cases

Case studies to integrate students’ discipline knowledge and clinical reasoning skills with psychosocial, cultural and ethical perspectives

Curtin University of Technology
Complex case management

Charles Sturt University
Integration of legal and ethical issues into complex case scenarios

Griffith University
Physiotherapy care of patients with end stage disease

The University of Newcastle

Disability

Students share meal while blindfolded to raise awareness of disability

Griffith University

ICT/Multimedia

Course evaluation on the Web: A mechanism for online student feedback

Curtin University of Technology

Indigenous education

Indigenous issues for health practitioners

Griffith University

Integrated clinical and academic curricula

Foundation Skills subject using case studies in multidisciplinary learning groups

Charles Sturt University
Integrated clinical and academic curricula

The University of Sydney
Integrated Clinical and Academic Learning

Griffith University

Interprofessional education

Collaborative case-based learning between physiotherapy and occupational therapy students related to neurological patients

The University of Newcastle
Integration of knowledge from musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy using case studies

Charles Sturt University

Musculoskeletal

Integration of knowledge from musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy using case studies

Charles Sturt University

Neurology

Collaborative case-based learning between physiotherapy and occupational therapy students related to neurological patients

The University of Newcastle
Guide book and DVD prepared by 4th years to prepare 3rd years for spinal injury placement

La Trobe University
Physiotherapy care of patients with end stage disease

The University of Newcastle

Paediatrics

Problem based learning in paediatrics

The University of Sydney
Teaching and learning in Paediatrics

The University of Queensland

Plagiarism

Plagiarism Assignment

University of South Australia

Professional issues

Foundation Skills subject using case studies in multidisciplinary learning groups

Charles Sturt University
Indigenous issues for health practitioners

Griffith University
Integration of legal and ethical issues into complex case scenarios

Griffith University
Medico-legal, ethical requirements, and quality and safety in health through multi-disciplinary seminars

University of Canberra
Third year student conference organised by 4th year students taking a professional education elective

The University of Melbourne
Using role play to assess and enhance the integration of learning

The University of Queensland

Reflective Practice

Clinical practice workbooks

The University of Newcastle
Self evaluation of ‘student therapist’ using video

La Trobe University

Research/Evidence Based Practice

PEDro online resource and basis for teaching evidence based practice

The University of Sydney
Project U, a unique undergraduate research training initiative

University of South Australia
Research training with a future: Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours

University of South Australia

Women's Health

Introduction to Physiotherapy in Women’s Health using self-directed learning, interactive teaching, and peer and self assessment

La Trobe University
Problem based learning for all subjects in order to contextualise and integrate student learning

The University of Melbourne