• Physiotherapy students on placement

  • Physiotherapy

    The overall aim of the physiotherapy programmes at Oxford Brookes is for students to develop the knowledge, skills, behaviour and values required to practise physiotherapy at newly qualified level; promoting and nurturing skills, behaviour and values that will enhance career long development and practice. Learning is underpinned by an educational philosophy which is enquiry based. This offers student engagement with the subject, facilitating deep and transferable learning whilst also providing essential building blocks for academic development. Practice education is an integral part of the physiotherapy degree programmes; the placements enable the students to become immersed in the practice environment, facilitating the full development of the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a qualified physiotherapist.

  • Advice for Students about Personal Safety:

    Advice on Vigilance Whilst Terrorist Threat Level is Critical in England:

    The following link is useful for all students on placement:

    Guidance on Responding to Unexpected Incidents or Emergencies:

    Keeping up-to-date as a Practice Assessor / Mentor

    Here are some resources for you to update yourself as a practice assessor.

    It is recommended that you look at the resources below to select the most useful to your own development.

    Feedback

    Practice Assessment Documents (PADs) and Practice Education Handbooks (PEHs)

    Religious Practices

    Meeting the Religious and Cultural Practices of Health and Social Work Students:

    A student’s identity can have a significant and profound impact on their placement learning experience and assessment in practice, these guiding principles help to explain how the faith/non-faith traditions, cultural practices, and linguistic diversity of students can be met in practice placements.


    Reasonable Adjustment

    Health Impairment and Disability Guidelines:


    Pregnant Students on Placement:


    Process for Risk Assessment

    There are various reasons for when a placement provider will need to undertake a risk assessment for a student entering practice. For more information:


    Sickness/ Absence

    Dress Code

    Students on placement/ in the practice setting are considered to be ‘employees' of the placement provider and must adhere to all local policies e.g. Dress code for employees or Uniform and Dress Policy for clinical staff.


    Key Points for Good Practice Placements


    In the Event of the Student Failing Competencies in Practice


    Managing Concerns About a Failing Student on Placement




    Indebtedness

    Statement in Relation to Supernumerary Status of Students on Pre-qualifying Courses/Programmes


    Discontinuing/Adjusting Placements:


    Student Practice and Study Hours

    These guidelines are prepared for students, placement partners and programme teams. They are informed by considering student health and safety and the potential impact on public safety.


    Useful References/Links:


    Attendance Policy: