This module is a practical placement where the student is supervised in a clinical environment by an experienced physiotherapist, with additional educational support and input from University of Limerick staff. There is a mixture of patient contact, case studies discussion and tutorials with active encouragement of reflection on own practice. Self-directed learning is encouraged. Students will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of their patients and be encouraged to justify their clinical reasoning process for the management of each patient seen. In accordance with Professional accreditation, there should be recognition of the increasingly diverse health and social care practice settings in which physiotherapists work, and practice based learning needs to be organised in a way that facilitates core skill transferability. Experience should be gained along patient pathways and across boundaries to reflect patient journeys. The aim of the module is for students to apply practice knowledge of the physiotherapy process in the service context; demonstrate an ability to prioritise, manage and evaluate interventions with a range of clients, displaying a client centred approach throughout and reflect and act on their own clinical strengths and learning goals.

Practice Education 3 is a placement at the end of semester 1.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to... Apply practice knowledge to the therapy process in a service context. Select evidence and apply new information to develop their own professional practice. Consider change, developments and policies that impact on practice contexts.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to... Practice self-reflection and critique of their own performance. Demonstrate an ability to interact with individuals in a fair, equitable and inclusive manner in all therapeutic and professional relationships. Display a client-centred approach to practice to optimise the therapy process.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to... Display safe and effective physiotherapy assessment skills Display safe and effective physiotherapy treatment

This module is a practical placement where the student is supervised in a clinical environment by an experienced therapist, with additional educational support and input from University of Limerick staff. Student learning is experiential and there is a mixture of patient contact, case studies discussion and tutorials. Student learning is structured using a learning contract. Students are expected to apply practice knowledge relevant to the practice setting; demonstrate an ability to prioritise, manage and evaluate interventions, using their clinical reasoning skills whilst displaying a client centred approach. Self-reflection and acting upon their own strengths and learning goals is expected.