Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Dysfunction

Module

Attendance mode: Part-time
Start date(s): February
Duration: 4 months
Location: City Campus

UK students can apply

Overview

This module will enable you as a physiotherapist to reflect on current practice, and develop advanced theoretical and practical skills in the management of individuals with spinal dysfunction.

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

Critically evaluate and determine appropriate physiotherapy management and progression relating underpinning theoretical principles to advancing clinical practice.
Apply advanced skills related to the subjective and physical objective examination of the patient with musculoskeletal spinal dysfunction.
Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and differentiation skills to determine the appropriate physiotherapy diagnosis and likely prognosis within the boundaries of professional autonomy.
Integrate theory and evidence based practice to the management of spinal dysfunction.
Reflect, evaluate and critically appraise current practice.
Understand and take into account the influence of patients' cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds on their health and well-being.
Employ a holistic and patient-centred approach within the overall physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal joint dysfunction.

Entry requirements

Students should:

Hold a relevant professional qualification normally at Bachelors degree level (Ordinary or Honours) or equivalent.
Be a physiotherapist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Normally have two years post qualification experience
Be working in the relevant field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice
Have access to appropriate clinical practice for the duration of the modules (the University has the provision to offer some practice placements in the onsite Physiotherapy clinic)

Admission is on the basis of submission of an application form, curriculum vitae, references, letter of support from your physiotherapy manager (if relevant), and possible advisory interview. An advisory interview may be used to discuss the content and expectations of the programme.

English language requirements

You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) if English is not your first language.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

Learning and assessment

Lectures will introduce you to the principles of clinical reasoning and evidence based practice in relation to spinal dysfunction. This will be followed by theory/practical sessions which will enable you to explore and apply theory to practice in relation to spinal dysfunction.

Each session will be concentrated on one anatomical region. The emphasis will be on the development of advanced practical and theoretical skills. You will have the opportunity to undertake formative practical examinations in the clinical setting and have the opportunity to receive both mentor and academic feedback.

Students will normally be working in musculoskeletal outpatients which will include weekly sessions with a mentor in order to facilitate the development of advanced clinical reasoning skills.

The assessment for the module is based on the integration of theory and practice in the assessment of a new patient and in the submission of an evidence based case study

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

10 credits: £598
20 credits: £1,196
30 credits: £1,794
40 credits: £2,392
Dissertation modules (if applicable): £2,584

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

Health Education England may fund some health courses/modules at the University of Bradford for healthcare staff providing NHS services working within West Yorkshire and Harrogate, against organisational training priorities identified through the organisations training needs analysis.

You are therefore advised to contact the SSPRD Signatory within your organisation regarding their organisational training priorities.

See our fees and financial support section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.