Practice-Based Learning (Placement) 5

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• 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.
• 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).

Broadly speaking, at this level the focus is on readiness for autonomous practice. 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: - Demonstration of competence in independent assessment, treatment, and management of patients across diverse settings. - Clinical reasoning and decision-making, including complex and multi-pathology presentations. - Confident use of outcome measures to evaluate interventions and adapt care. Leadership and Management: - Demonstrating leadership within the clinical team, contributing to service delivery and quality improvement. - Taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a personal caseload. - Acting as a role model for professionalism and accountability. Education: - Delivering patient and carer education independently and effectively. - Supporting peers, junior learners, and contributing to the learning environment. - Demonstrating reflective practice and readiness for continuing professional development (CPD). Research: - Consistently applying and critically evaluating evidence to inform practice. - Awareness of audit and service evaluation processes. - Demonstrating readiness to engage with lifelong learning and research-informed practice post-graduation.

Prior to your placement you will receive a briefing. 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.

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.