BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN PHYSIOTHERAPY 物理治療學(榮譽)理學士 Programme Definitive Document 2018 Cohort Last updated on 23 August 2018 Table of Contents 1. General Information ......................................................................................................... 3 2. Programme Aims and Objectives .................................................................................... 4 3. Programme Structure ....................................................................................................... 8 4. Learning and Teaching Strategy ................................................................................... 15 5. Assessment Principles ..................................................................................................... 17 6. Examination Procedures and Regulations ................................................................... 21 7. Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................. 22 8. Course Description Form ............................................................................................... 23 2 1. General Information Programme Title Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy (English and Chinese) 物理治療學(榮譽)理學士 Qualification title of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy terminal exit award 物理治療學(榮譽)理學士 (English and Chinese) QF Level Level 5 Award Granting Body Tung Wah College (English and Chinese) 東華學院 Host School School of Medical and Health Sciences (MHS) Supporting School(s) School of Arts and Humanities (ARH) School of Nursing (NUR) Mode of Study Full-time 4 Years Length of programme leading Max. no. of years: 6 to terminal exit award Min. no. of years: 4 Number of notional learning hours: 6,613 Number of QF credits: 668 Contact hours required for the above QF credits: 2,961 hours plus 36 examination hours Ratio of contact hours to self-study hours for various learning and teaching activities: 1:2 (excluding Clinical Practicum and Capstone Project) Number of TWC credits required for graduation: 135 Proportion of Generic and Generic contents: 20% Specialised Contents of Exit Specialised contents: 80% Award Programme Commencement 1 September 2018 Date 3 2. Programme Aims and Objectives Programme Objectives 2.1 The Programme aims to equip students with graduate entry-level professional competencies in Physiotherapy practice that meet the requirements specified by the local statutory professional board (i.e. Physiotherapists Board) 1 as well as international professional association (i.e., the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (“WCPT)”)2. 2.2 The Programme aims at developing students’ knowledge, skills, behaviors and values required to practice physiotherapy in different health and social care settings with diverse clients and groups locally and globally. The Programme is also designed to encourage lifelong learning and continuous professional development in order for graduates to qualify as professionals who provide physiotherapy services for promoting the health of clients and for meeting the healthcare needs of society. 2.3 The objectives of the Programme are as follows: a. To equip students with a broad foundation of current theoretical knowledge, skills and competencies underpinning physiotherapy professional practice locally and globally while achieving the academic award that matches the statutory requirement of the professional registration board in Hong Kong. b. To enable students to become physiotherapists who are autonomous, client centered, capable and adaptable professional practitioners who will lead the profession into the future with awareness of the changing political, social, economic and institutional climate that impact on the sustainability of health and wellbeing of the population served; c. To enhance the understanding of equity of health service provision in a linguistically and culturally diverse society in order for the graduates to provide equitable services in health and social care nationally and internationally within the legal and ethical mandates of the profession; d. To develop students’ skills in communication for collaborative, inter- professional and multidisciplinary working practices; e. To foster the development of reflective and evidence-based practices in graduates who are committed to continuing professional development with aspiration in lifelong learning; and also committed to the education of their clients and the community in safeguarding and advancing health in the context of physiotherapy; and f. To cultivate in the graduates the professional skills for conducting health promotion and education that can enhance general wellbeing of the local community. 1 http://www.smp-council.org.hk/pt/en/intro.php 2 http://www.wcpt.org/ 4 Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) 2.4 Upon completion of the Programme, graduates will be able to achieve the following PILOs (Table 1): Table 1: Programme Intended Learning Outcomes of the Programme Demonstrate a systematic, critical and comprehensive knowledge and PILO 1 understanding of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical sciences relevant and applicable to health care and physiotherapy practice. Perform effective, efficient and safe physiotherapy services through logical, effective and holistic assessment, clinical reasoning and problem solving to PILO 2 collaboratively plan and implement on-going client centered physiotherapy interventions and management strategies for the health and wellbeing and social care needs of clients, groups and the society. Demonstrate effective and efficient communication skills without prejudice, in both Chinese and English, as well as social and interpersonal and team working PILO 3 skills required for effective and professional interaction with individuals, families and members of other disciplines and society in general. Apply sound judgements in the context of social awareness and cultural values PILO 4 of the health care systems and practices, and act within the legal and ethical mandates of the profession. Access, analyse and critically evaluate information and knowledge from a wide range of sources, including research, policies, guidelines and good practices to PILO 5 support and develop innovative and contemporary physiotherapy practice as part of the health and social care. Demonstrate a solid foundation in knowledge and skills through general PILO6 education and independent studies to embrace and meet the requirements of the fast-changing environment and society. Actively engage in continuing and lifelong learning by formulating, implementing and reflecting on learning and professional behaviours via self- PILO7 evaluation, feedback from others and outcomes of actions. 5 2.5 Please refer to Table 2 for how the PILOs contribute to the Programme Objectives. Table 2: Mapping of PILOs against Programme Objectives PILOs Programme Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a. To equip students with a broad foundation of current theoretical knowledge, skills and competencies underpinning physiotherapy professional practice locally and globally while achieving the academic award that matches the statutory requirement of the professional registration board in Hong Kong; b. To enable students to become physiotherapists who are autonomous, client centered, capable and adaptable professional practitioners who will lead the profession into the future with awareness of the changing political, social, economic and institutional climate that impact on the sustainability of health and wellbeing of the population served; c. To enhance the understanding of equity of health service provision in a linguistically and culturally diverse society in order for the graduates to provide equitable services in health and social care nationally and internationally within the legal and ethical mandates of the profession; d. To develop students’ skills in communication for collaborative, inter- professional and multidisciplinary working practices; e. To foster the development of reflective and evidence-based practices in graduates who are committed to continuing professional development with aspiration in lifelong learning; and also committed to the education of their clients and the community in safeguarding and advancing health in the context of physiotherapy; and 6 f. To cultivate in the graduates the professional skills for conducting health promotion and education that can enhance general wellbeing of the local community. 7 3. Programme Structure Principles Guiding the Design of the Programme 3.1. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy (“BSc(PT)”) is a 4-year full-time degree Programme which comprises academic courses, skills practice and placement learning in varied health and social care settings. The philosophy of the Programme rests on a belief that learning and teaching ethos focus on empowering and facilitating student centered learning. Through reflective, active learning individually and in groups, graduates are prepared for their engagements in lifelong learning for the future advancement in professional practice. 3.2. This Programme is designed to meet the requirements of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (“QF”) Level 5. The Programme consists of theoretical inputs and practicums. The curriculum comprises Discipline courses, General Education (“GE”) courses and Languages courses. The exit level is pitched at Generic Level Descriptors Level 5 of QF while some of the entry level courses in Year 1 and 2