CQUniversity Unit Profile.

The Mid-Term Test is a 1.5-hour (90 minute) test written on campus and supervised by a staff member. The mid-term test 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 and use of a mobile phone are prohibited during the test. The test will examine content from weeks 1 to 5, inclusive of all lectures, practical sessions, and required readings. The test 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. 

Late Arrival: You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to the Mid-Term Online Quiz of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. Suppose you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period). In that case, you should apply for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a zero percent (0%) grade for the assessment item.

Level of Gen AI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use AI at any point in the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.  

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

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), 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.

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. Level of Gen AI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use AI at any point in the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.  

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 Behavior (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) PASS the PASS/FAIL component of Risk Management/Safety, and 2) achieve a 50% or higher overall score

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.

The End-Term Test is a 2.5 hour (150 minutes) closed book and paper-based written assessment that will be held on campus (Bundaberg and Rockhampton and Cairns campuses only). The test will examine all content covered during the term (weeks 1-11), including lectures, practical 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.

Late Arrival: You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to the End-Term In-Class Test of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. Suppose you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period). In that case, you should apply for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a zero percent (0%) grade for the assessment item.

Level of Gen AI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use AI at any point in the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.  

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

A minimum attendance of 85% to tutorial/practical sessions is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. This has been integrated as a requirement for the CB85 Physiotherapy Course. Therefore, a minimum of 85% attendance to tutorial/practical sessions is required to PASS this Unit. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate reasons for absences, as outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 & 5.22, Pg. 10-11). When there is a genuine reason for being absent, you must inform the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible and provide supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificate). You will be warned by the Unit Coordinator when you reach the 85% threshold. Students who fail to meet the minimum 85% attendance requirement will fail the Unit.

Students who require a prolonged absence (i.e. not meeting the 85% attendance hurdle) due to medical or health-related conditions (e.g., serious or debilitating illness or injury; hospitalisation; giving or recently given birth; mental health illness or condition) will require a face-to-face discussion with the Head of Course and the Unit Coordinator to discuss the most appropriate pathway for completion of 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.