Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI Bridging the Gap: Developing Skills for Practice
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Physiotherapy
Module Code	02 40192
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-4 hours Seminar-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-40 hours Guided independent study-146 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	In this module, students will build on their foundational clinical skills developed to this point by applying them in a series of immersive clinical simulations which add contextual and human factors to the performance of basic physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills in a range of clinical settings.   Students will work in small groups to prepare for, complete and reflect on weekly simulations, which use different approaches to simulation pedagogy to create safe environments for practice experimentation as a bridge to them going out on clinical placements. Simulations will incorporate broader aspects of practice such as writing notes, interprofessional collaboration and communication with families and carers. Students will encounter simulation scenarios reflecting the diversity of clinical practice and wider society, requiring them to adapt and refine their clinical skills and approach to provide person-centred and equitable care.   The module has a key focus on debriefing as a learning tool to understand and challenge students' clinical reasoning, build resilience, facilitate critical self-reflection and consider how evidence informs practice. Students will develop skills in peer feedback, clinical reflection and their ability to learn from practice experiences and these will form the basis of the module assessment.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Adapt a basic subjective and objective physiotherapy assessment to a range of individual contexts, clinical presentations and practice settings. Implement and adapt basic evidence-based physiotherapy and interdisciplinary interventions to meet the individual requirements of people in diverse clinical and sociocultural contexts. Provide professional, ethical and person-centred physiotherapy practice committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in preparation for varied healthcare settings in contemporary society. Reflect critically on the strengths and limitations of their own and others' clinical practice. Identify and act on learning needs arising from clinical practice experiences.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework 100% consisting of 3 x 750 word or equivalent in different media (eg video presentation / podcast etc) critical reflections of their performance Up to 500 word Learning action plan for placement Reassessment: Resubmission of critical reflection assignment
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