The Mid-Term Test is a 1.5 hour (90 minute) Online Quiz delivered via the Moodle platform and supervised by a staff member. The Online Quiz must be completed in person on either the Rockhampton, Bundaberg, or Cairns campuses at the specified time and in the specified room. Access to books, notes, websites (other than the quiz) and use of a mobile phone are prohibited during the quiz. The Online Quiz will examine content from weeks 1 to 4, inclusive of all lectures, practicals, and required readings. The Online Quiz will consist of some, or all, of the following question types: multiple choice, true/false, fill in the missing word(s), short answer/essay, and/or case studies. The preference is for a laptop over a tablet and to use the Google Chrome web browser.

Restricted Resource Policy: As this is a supervised, closed-book assessment, access to Generative AI tools or any other external digital resources is not permitted.

All questions will be marked numerically, and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.

Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

The End-Term Test is a 2.5 hour (150 minutes) closed book and paper-based written assessment that will be held on either the Rockhampton, Bundaberg, or Cairns campuses only, at the speficied time and in the specified room. There will be 10 minutes of perusal time at the begining of the test. The test will examine all content covered during the term (weeks 1-10), including lectures, practicals and required readings. Access to books, notes, and online devices is prohibited during the test. The test will consist of some, or all, of these question types: multiple choice, true/false, short answer/essay, and/or case studies.

Restricted Resource Policy: As this is a supervised, closed-book assessment, access to Generative AI tools or any other external digital resources is not permitted.

All questions will be marked numerically, and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.

Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) assesses your theoretical and practical application of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and clinical reasoning. The OSCE will include five stations where we assess your practical skills and clinical reasoning. You will have 30 minutes to read and complete all questions/tasks. There will be no preparation time for this assessment. At each station, you must plan, perform and discuss relevant aspects of physiotherapy assessment/treatment and demonstrate clinical interpretation of the techniques performed. 

You will be required to:

• Identify and act upon any precautions and/or contraindications to assessment and/or treatment
• Demonstrate clear, effective and appropriate communication
• Demonstrate safe and effective application of clinical assessment and treatment techniques
• Explain and interpret the findings of a clinical assessment and/or treatment, including progression and regression of selected treatment techniques

All material relevant to musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment covered in the following pre-requisite and co-requisite units is also examinable in the OSCE: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 (PSIO12001), Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (PSIO12006), Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 (PSIO11004), Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 (PSIO11003), Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (ALLH12008/PSIO2006), Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BMSC11007), and Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2 (BMSC11008). 

You need to be appropriately attired in your full clinical uniform for the examination. If you are required to be a 'simulated patient' for another student's examination please bring additional clothes suitable for a clinical assessment.

Restricted Resource Policy: As this is a supervised, closed-book assessment, access to Generative AI tools or any other external digital resources is not permitted.

The assessment rubric for this assessment task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task.

Detailed marking criteria sheet will be available on Moodle, and will be based on the following rubric categories:

• Risk Management/Safety and Professional Behaviour (PASS/FAIL)
• Communication (10%) 
• Correct application of the assessment/treatment technique (60%)
• Knowledge and interpretation of assessment/treatment and relevant clinical reasoning (30%)

In order to PASS the OSCE you must:

1. Achieve a mark of 50% or higher; AND
2. Achieve a PASS result for the PASS/FAIL component of Safety and Risk Management.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be offered a Supplementary Assessment in line with CQUniversity Policy.

Assessment Moderation Using Video Recordings: To ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation of practical assessments, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), this unit may employ video recordings as a method for assessment moderation. These recordings allow for a thorough review of student performance, providing an objective basis for feedback and grading. Assessors may review the recordings to verify the accuracy of initial assessments and to identify any discrepancies. This process also facilitates the calibration of grading standards among different assessors. By utilising video recordings, we aim to maintain high standards of assessment integrity and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices. More details about this process will be provided on the unit Moodle site.

Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time (i.e. when your preparation time starts). In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item and will not be eligible for a re-sit, but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.

A minimum attendance rate of 85% for practical sessions is required in order to be eligible to PASS this unit. This minimum attendance requirement is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and thus has been integrated as a requirement into the CB85 Physiotherapy course. If there is a genuine reason for being absent, you must inform the unit coordinator as soon as possible and submit a medical certificate or other supporting documentation via email so that your absence does not count towards your attendance rate. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence such as those outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 and 5.22) (e.g. medical or allied health, compassionate, misadventure and exceptional  circumstances). You will be notified by the unit coordinator when you reach the 85% threshold. If you require a prolonged absence (>3 sessions) for a health-related condition, you will be required to have a face-to-face discussion with the unit coordinator and head of course to discuss your progression in the unit.

Your attendance at each scheduled practical session will be recorded by the tutor using an attendance spreadsheet. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence, such as those outlined in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document, and these will not be counted as absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.