Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Physiotherapy practice-based education placement V
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Physiotherapy
Module Code	02 38028
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Honours Level
Credits	0
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This placement module is the fifth (and penultimate) placement module of six placement modules that feature as part of the MSci Physiotherapy programme. The student will have an identified clinical educator within a health care setting (that is typically external to the university) where they will have the opportunity to use and develop clinical knowledge and skills acquired during the previous modules, components and placement Physiotherapy practice-based education placements I-IV. The student will have the opportunity to identify learning needs from previous practice-based placement experiences and attempt to address these needs within a different setting. The opportunity will exist to learn new profession-specific skills and to acquire new knowledge. Different students within the cohort will be allocated to a diverse range placement settings and learning outcomes should be interpreted flexibly in order that students are assessed optimally.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate effective and efficient caseload management skills, using prioritizing skills, team working and appropriate communication Demonstrate high level assessment and treatment skills with fluency, efficiency and effectiveness Demonstrate high level clinical reasoning skills using evidence based practice Demonstrate the use of appropriate evidence to inform assessment and treatment practice Demonstrate safe, effective and efficient handling skills
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessment using the Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF) – 100% As a required component (zero credit) grading will not be credit-bearing but will be offered as part of feedback. Reassessment: Repeat placement
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