Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | |||
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree with Honours | |||
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Level | 8 | |||
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Credits | 480 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Wintec Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme differs in several ways from those currently offered in Aotearoa New Zealand. A key aim of this programme, which is strongly linked to the results of an extensive consultation process with industry, is to develop work-ready physiotherapists, equipped to meet the needs of communities across the Midland region, in particular rural and remote communities. Furthermore, we aim to adhere to the nationally mandated aim of the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board, and industry-identified requirement to increase the number of Māori and Pasifika physiotherapists in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is our belief that all practicing physiotherapists in this country should be culturally competent and confident in working with whānau. To achieve these aims, Wintec will implement a recruitment strategy that will support Māori and Pasifika students to enter the programme and has developed a programme that supports the development of practitioners who are well equipped to work with whānau.
Another aim of our programme is to develop physiotherapists who are competent in interprofessional practice by offering comprehensive and authentic interprofessional teaching and learning and assessment opportunities. This programme has multiple streams of health science students taught the same content together in a classroom. Interprofessional teaching and learning incorporates activities where students from different disciplines learn together about and from each other so each gains appreciation and understanding of other disciplines and professions and how they can work together for the best outcome for the client . The Wintec programme also differs from those currently offered in its mode of delivery. Wintec's degree is to be offered in flexible mode and content will be delivered in block courses on campus supported by online learning activities in a blended learning approach. Online and face to face learning will follow flipped classroom principles, so that underpinning knowledge is delivered online and then applied practically or theoretically in the physiotherapy contexts in face to face classroom sessions to consolidate knowledge and skills. This mode of delivery will support students to be able to continue to live in their own community without the requirement to relocate to study. Clinical practice can also be undertaken close to home and students will be encouraged to find a physiotherapist mentor to assist them in their studies; bringing them closer to the physiotherapy community in their local area and to facilitate students and graduates into their local workforce |
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Graduate profile |
A graduate of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) will be able to:
* Practice professional, ethical and values-based physiotherapy with clients over the lifespan and across clinical settings to enhance the hauora of individuals and communities. (Physiotherapy practitioner, Professional and ethical practitioner) * Work collaboratively in an interprofessional workforce and engage in inclusive, culturally responsive and person-centred practice. (Collaborative practitioner) * Demonstrate contemporary applications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through culturally responsive, holistic and safe physiotherapy care, to engage effectively with whānau in healthcare settings in Aotearoa New Zealand (Physiotherapy practitioner, Professional and ethical practitioner) * Engage in original rangahau or research, reflect on practice and apply critical thinking and self-directed learning to contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy practice in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. (Reflective practitioner and self-directed learner, Leader) * Build and maintain relationships to communicate effectively, advocate for and educate individuals, whānau, health professionals and other stakeholders (Communicator, Educator) |
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Education pathways |
Graduates from relevant level 4 programmes are eligible to apply for enrolment into this programme.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) are positioned to pathway into postgraduate and doctoral programmes at Wintec or another educational institute. |
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Entry Requirements |
Candidates are required to have:University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) programme. To qualify for entry candidates need NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above,
OR a relevant level 4 qualifiction OR Equivalent |
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 3892 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2018-09-03 08:51:40.0 | |||
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Last Reviewed | 2018-09-14 15:58:11.0 | |||
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Content |
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is an option in year four of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme .All students that achieve an average grade of B+ at the end of year three will be offered the opportunity to complete the Level 8 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) modules in the fourth year of their programme of study.The degree consists of 30 compulsory modules and will provide candidates with a qualification that permits them to register with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBNZ) and practice as a Physiotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. Students will undertake a minimum of 900 hours supervised clinical practice, commencing in their second year of study. The aim is to produce work-ready, culturally competent and interprofessional physiotherapists, who are confident working in urban and rural health settings with clients of all ages. Graduates of the honours programme also develop advanced analytical, research and evaluation skills providing potential as professional and change leaders, innovators and researchers during their careers as physiotherapists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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