BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy A hands-on, problem solving approach to healthcare Presented by: Alec Rickard

Session Outline What is Physiotherapy? The course at Plymouth Your application Ask questions!

What is Physiotherapy? Helps restore movement, function and wellbeing to as near normal as possible following injury, illness or developmental or disability. Science-based, committed to applying, evaluating and reviewing the underpinning evidence Clinical reasoning and interpretation of evidence is at it’s core

Key Skills Communication Manual therapy Electro-physical modalities Therapeutic exercise Education

Why a Career in Physiotherapy? A “hands-on” career Achievement and job satisfaction Your days are never the same Professional development and recognition Opportunities to work abroad and in a range of industries and specialties

The Qualification BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Eligibility to apply for registration with: Health Professions Council (HPC) Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Course Overview 3-year, highly integrated and focused course Shared learning with other Allied Health Professionals 3 core areas: Cardiorespiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal Clinical placements Theory Practical skills

Course Aims To develop practitioners that are: Safe, competent and confident Accountable and autonomous Life long learners Research active Non-judgemental and anti- discriminatory

Problem Based Learning (PBL) Simulated case scenarios from clinical practice Deeper learning of applied material Learning from each other - Co-operation and group work Independent learning skills Utilise students’ own experiences

PBL Team members Team members Effects on carers Effects on carers Current research Current research Psychological consequences Psychological consequences Physiotherapy skills Physiotherapy skills Medication Mechanisms of stroke Mechanisms of stroke Relevant physiology Relevant physiology Relevant anatomy Relevant anatomy A person following stroke A person following stroke

Clinical Placements Placements across Devon & Cornwall You WILL have placements away from Plymouth, therefore: – Need for travel, or – Need for second accommodation

Practice/Clinical Placements Must complete a minimum of 1000 hours of assessed clinical practice Supervised and assessed by experienced Physiotherapists Means-tested NHS bursaries – travel & accommodation for placements – Visit our funding for Health Students talk for more info

Placement Pattern Year 1 1 x 5 weeks Year 2 2 x 5 weeks Year 3 3 x 5 weeks

Value Added Additional opportunities Boardmasters Ten Tors Plymouth Half Marathon Campaigns Volunteering/charity links Student award

Value Added Career service advice Application forms CV’s Interview techniques Portfolios Engagement with private practitioners / community services / heads of service / Armed Forces

Facilities and locations - Online/electronic resources

Facilities and locations - The Peninsula Allied Health Centre

Your Application Personal Statement References Academic qualifications

Strong GCSE profile, or equivalent: – 5 grades C or above – must include English, Maths and Science 340 points A level, or equivalent – at least 100 points in Biology – preference will be given to applicants with science based qualifications Access to higher education diploma 45 credits at level 3 including 15 biology credits

Personal Statement Demonstrate an interest and knowledge for the profession Evidence of related work experience Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills Ability to empathise with others Problem solving and use of initiative

Personal Statement Ability to study/work independently and in groups Extra curricular/outside interests Willingness to learn Quality of written work

If Offered a Place Commitment to the profession/course – Be sure before you start Attend Preview Day You will have: – Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check – Occupational health assessment

Any Questions?

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