Individual Health Evaluation

Code School Level Credits Semesters
PHRS1011 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 1 20 Full Year UK
Code
PHRS1011
School
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Level
1
Credits
20
Semesters
Full Year UK

Summary

This course will focus on

• Consultation skills

• History taking / Ethics and consent / PCC

• Physical examination

• Gait and suitability of walking aids

• Principles of communication

• Note taking and recording clinical data

Target Students

Only available to BSc Physiotherapy and BSc Sport Rehabilitation students in Year 1.

Classes

Taught by a variety of methods including seminars, lectures, clinical skills

Assessment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

To understand and organise foundational knowledge and principles of safe and efficient assessment and examination of people accessing Physiotherapy and/or Sport Rehabilitation services.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to take a clinical history

Demonstrate proficiency in performing a physical examination

Demonstrate the ability to communicate, using a range of methods

Demonstrate the ability to document notes and record clinical data in line with current professional guidelines

Communicate an understanding of governance, safety and safeguarding

Demonstrate an integration of the biopsychosocial model in assessment considerations

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.