In-class Test 1 (Mid-term) constitutes 25% of the overall grade. It will assess content (i.e., lectures, tutorials, and required readings) from weeks 1-5 inclusive. This online supervised test will consist of up to 50 questions worth 85 marks, will have a time limit of 120 minutes and consist of two sections.

• Section 1: Knowledge and understanding (35 marks)
  • Comprises 35 questions with various formats including multiple choice, true/false, drag and drop, select missing words, matching, ordering, calculations, and short answer (maximum 3-5 words).
• Section 2: Application and analysis (50 Marks)
  • Comprises 15 long-answer questions with various formats including lists, explanations, and structured paragraphs that relate to clinical presentations, case studies, and video analysis.
  • Note: Any case studies, videos, and images included in this assessment use pseudonyms and present fictionalised cases for educational purposes. While the scenarios are fictional, some videos and images feature real people and are used with appropriate permissions. Any resemblance to actual individuals beyond those depicted is purely coincidental.

The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the test may appear differently for each student. The test is a closed book assessment which will be supervised by a CQUniversity staff member and must be completed at the scheduled time on either the Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Cairns campus. Access to all resources other than the test itself is prohibited (e.g. books, notes, electronic devices or websites other than the test itself). It is recommended that a laptop be used for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.

Grace Period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply for this assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

In-class Test 2 (Mid-term) constitutes 25% of the overall grade. It will assess content (i.e., lectures, tutorials, and required readings) from weeks 7-11 inclusive. This online supervised test will consist of up to 50 questions worth 85 marks, will have a time limit of 120 minutes and consist of two sections. 

• Section 1: Knowledge and understanding (35 marks)
  • Comprises 35 questions with various formats including multiple choice, true/false, drag and drop, select missing words, matching, ordering, calculations, and short answer (maximum 3-5 words).
• Section 2: Application and analysis (50 Marks)
  • Comprises 15 long-answer questions with various formats including lists, explanations, and structured paragraphs that relate to clinical presentations, case studies, and video analysis.
  • Note: Any case studies, videos, and images included in this assessment use pseudonyms and present fictionalised cases for educational purposes. While the scenarios are fictional, some videos and images feature real people and are used with appropriate permissions. Any resemblance to actual individuals beyond those depicted is purely coincidental.

The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the test may appear differently for each student. The test is a closed book assessment which will be supervised by a CQUniversity staff member and must be completed at the scheduled time on either the Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Cairns campus. Access to all resources other than the test itself is prohibited (e.g. books, notes, electronic devices or websites other than the test itself). It is recommended that a laptop be used for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.

Grace Period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply for this assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

Grading of Assessment
All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark awarded. 
 
Late Arrival to Assessment 
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 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 application for an assessment extension, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for an assessment extension is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.

There will be two hurdle assessments:

Hurdle 1: TRAIN e-learning Module

Hurdle 1 requires the completion of the TRAIN e-learning module and the corresponding quiz as outlined below. 

1. Complete the TRAIN e-learning module (Link: TRAIN Program: A Clinician’s Guide to Effective Task Specific Training).
2. Complete a short knowledge quiz that is external to the module (Link: TRAIN Qualtrics Survey). You must complete and achieve at least 80% for this multiple-choice quiz. Multiple (3) quiz attempts are permitted. If re-taking the survey, please clearly indicate the response number next to your name.
3. The are no other submission requirements for this module - your completed quiz is the submission. 

Due: Week 6 (Thursday 28th August) 4:00pm AEST.

Hurdle 2: Attendance

A minimum attendance rate of 85% for practical and tutorial 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 within five days of missing the session.

Important Notes

• Legitimate absences, such as medical, compassionate, or exceptional circumstances, will be considered in accordance with the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 and 5.22)
• Inform your tutor and unit coordinator by email as soon as possible if you are absent
• Submit a medical certificate or supporting documentation via email within five days of the missed session
• You will be notified by email when you reach the 85% threshold
• If prolonged absences exceed three sessions, a meeting with the unit coordinator and head of course is required to discuss your progression in the unit

Attendance rates for this hurdle will be calculated in week 12.

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.

Grace Period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply for this assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed for Hurdle 1 and 2:

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

Hurdle 1: A quiz result of 80% for Hurdle 1 is required to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS this unit.

Hurdle 2: An attendance rate of 85% at practical and tutorial sessions is required to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS the unit.

The Practical Assessment will be in the format of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and is intended to assess your theoretical knowledge, practical application of neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills. The OSCE will be scheduled for either week 1 or week 2 of the university's examination period. The weighting of the Practical Assessment is 50% of the overall unit grade. All content from PSIO12004 and prerequisite units is examinable in this assessment task.

The OSCE will include eight (8) equally weighted stations:

• Somatosensation
• Muscle strength
• Cranial nerves
• Coordination, muscle tone and reflexes
• Vestibular
• Bed mobility, sitting balance, sit-to-stand (STS), and stand to sit (SIT)
• Reach, grasp, and manipulation
• Standing balance and gait

Your OSCE will have a total time limit of 30 minutes. For each station, you are expected to:

• Answer all knowledge questions correctly using appropriate terminology
• Position the patient optimally for a safe, effective and efficient intervention
• Position yourself as the therapist optimally for a safe, effective and efficient intervention
• Perform intervention safely, effectively and efficiently

You must come appropriately attired for the Practical Assessment (full clinical uniform). When being patient, please change into appropriate casual clothes.

A timetable for the Practical Assessment will be published on Moodle by the end of week 12.

Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources. 

Grace Period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply for this assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

The assessment rubric for this task is based on the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand . This quality framework is mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and is intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task. The rubric for this assessment will be based on the following categories and weightings:

• Safety, risk management, and professional behaviour (P/F)
• Communication (20%)
• Knowledge and practical application of techniques (80%)

Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubric.

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 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 application for an assessment extension, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for an assessment extension is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.