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Enhancing Entry-Level Physiotherapy Student Learning In Interpreting Radiology – An Action Research Project, Courtney R. Clark, Andrea Bialocerkowski

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: In Australia, the ability to interpret orthopaedic x-rays is an entry-level skill for physiotherapists. Yet there is a paucity of evidence in the literature which details effective learning and teaching methods to optimise confidence and competence in x-ray interpretation. The aims of this study were to describe the content contained in an orthopaedic radiology module within an Australian 2-year graduate entry Master of Physiotherapy degree; approaches to learning and teaching used in this module; student satisfaction associated with this module over a 2-year period. Method: The University’s framework for quality assurance, which is based on the Plan-Implement-Review-Improve underpinned this …

Musculoskeletal Imaging Education In A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program, William Chaz Sak-Ocbina, Rebecca Lancaster, Travis Muraoka, Robert Boyles

Physical Therapy Research Symposium

Title: Musculoskeletal Imaging Education in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Authors: Rebecca Lancaster, SPT¹; Chaz Sak-Ocbina, SPT¹; Travis Muraoka, SPT¹; Robert Boyles, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT¹

Affiliation: 1. The School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound

Purpose: Physical Therapists (PTs) are commonly referred to as the musculoskeletal experts in the medical field. As direct access laws have passed, PTs now must demonstrate appropriate clinical decision making and select suitable patients to refer for imaging services. Evidence suggests that, with adequate imaging education, PTs decrease imaging and overall health care costs compared …