Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 1

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Exhibit professionalism and safe practice by adhering to ethical, legal and regulatory standards in physiotherapy, as outlined in the 7 Professional Competencies of the Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF).
• Demonstrate competency in professional development, interpersonal skills, and clinical decision-making by meeting the 10 Learning Domains of the Level 4 CPAF, applying them effectively in a range of practice-based learning settings.

Broadly speaking, at this level the focus is on introducing you to physiotherapy practice and consolidating your learning from university. Below are some examples of what this might look like across the four pillars of practice. However, this may vary depending on the practice setting and level of complexity and should be tailored to this and your own learning needs. Clinical: - Supervised patient interaction, observing and beginning to contribute to assessment and treatment. - Development of basic communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues. - Application of foundational anatomy, physiology and movement analysis knowledge in practice. - Safe participation in simple clinical tasks (e.g., positioning, mobility assistance, observation and supervised delivery of interventions). Leadership and Management: - Understanding the role of the physiotherapist within the wider multidisciplinary team. - Introduction to timekeeping, reliability and professional responsibilities in a practice setting. Education: - Beginning to educate patients using clear, safe and supportive communication. - Use of feedback and reflective practice to identify personal learning needs. Research: - Awareness of evidence-based practice and observation of how guidelines and protocols inform care. - Introduction to outcome measures used in practice.

Prior to your placement you will complete your compulsory statutory and mandatory training, receive a briefing and participate in the Simulation To Enhance Placement Success (STEPS) programme. When on placement your learning will take place in a range of practice settings, under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. You will take an active role in physiotherapy across all four pillars of practice, gradually taking on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop. Teaching and learning are experiential, focusing on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application in real-world contexts. You will have opportunities to observe, participate in, and reflect on a wide range of physiotherapy interventions across different patient groups and settings. Learning is supported by direct supervision, feedback, peer learning, and self-directed study, encouraging you to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professional behaviours and effective communication skills. Reflective practice and ongoing assessment will help you to identify strengths and areas for development, supporting your growth towards becoming a safe, competent and autonomous practitioner. Following your placement you will be expected to attend a cohort debriefing at the University, facilitated my members of the placement team.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Assessment of Practice

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: You will receive informal feedback on a regular basis throughout your placement and will receive formal written feedback at halfway on what you are doing well and what you can do to improve.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.