Re-Accreditation Application
Entry-Level Physiotherapy Program
2016
Education Provider:
Program:
Date:
OVERVIEW
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INSTRUCTIONS
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PROGRAM PROFILE AND RETENTION RATES
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SECTION 1 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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SECTION 2 — ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS
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REQUIREMENT 1: PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
Element 1.1 Program and Degree Nomenclature
Element 1.2 Duration of Programs
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REQUIREMENT 2: QUALITY SYSTEMS
Element 2.1 Program Outcomes
Element 2.2 Graduate Outcomes
Element 2.3 Benchmarking
Element 2.4 Research Environment and Outcomes
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REQUIREMENT 3: ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Element 3.1 Pedagogy
Element 3.2 Curriculum
Element 3.3 Assessment
Element 3.4 Research/Evidence-based Practice
Element 3.5 Clinical Education Model
Element 3.6 Clinical Education Placements
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REQUIREMENT 4: RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS
Element 4.1 Academic and Research Leadership
Element 4.2 Academic Staffing
Element 4.3 Clinical Educators
Element 4.4 General Staffing
Element 4.5 Physical Resources
Element 4.6 Funding
Element 4.7 Organisational Structure
Element 4.8 Policies
Element 4.9 Procedures
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SECTION 3 – EVIDENCE MAP
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SIGNATURE & CONTACT DETAILS HEAD ACADEMIC UNIT
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OVERVIEW
The Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited (the Council) is the Accrediting Authority for entry-level
physiotherapy programs in Australia. It operates under a formal agreement with the Australian Health
Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PhysioBA). Whilst the
work of the Council is undertaken as a statutory responsibility, it aims to operate in a collegiate manner,
in a context of continuous improvement.
As part of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) (the National Law), the Council is
responsible for assessing entry-level physiotherapy programs of study, and the education providers, to
determine whether the programs meet approved accreditation standards. The Council is also required to
conduct monitoring activities to ensure the program and provider continue to meet the accreditation
standards.
An application for re-accreditation, requires the education provider to submit comprehensive evidence
for each Element of the Accreditation Standard. A site visit will be scheduled to verify and expand on
evidence provided in the application.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Please refer to the Accreditation of Entry-Level Physiotherapy Programs Guide for Education
Providers 2016. Section 5 provides examples of evidence that may assist in the preparation of your
response https://physiocouncil.com.au/for-education-providers/accreditation-resources/
2.
Complete the Program Profile; the Physiotherapy Board of Australia will use this data on its website.
3.
Complete the Executive Summary to describe the program’s overall performance over the last five
years. Identify achievements, outcomes and challenges in the sections provided.
4.
If the application includes multiple campuses for the same program, complete the sections specific to
the relevant campuses.
5.
The application must address each Accreditation Element and focus on the provision of clear evidence,
including comparative data on evaluations and quality assurance activities. See Section 5 of the
Accreditation of Entry-Level Physiotherapy Programs Guide for Education Providers 2016 for the types
of evidence that may be included to support the application.
6.
The education provider must explain how the evidence demonstrates meeting the criterion for the
Element. Evidence may appear in the body of the application, be attached as appendices or as links
to a URL. Evidence should be clearly labelled and reference the relevant Accreditation Element. It is
acknowledged that some evidence may be relevant to more than one Element, and labelling should
reflect this. If referring to a section in an Appendix, specific details (e.g., p3, para 2) should be
referenced. The Evidence Map is to be completed to assist the Accreditation Panel to navigate the
application.
7.
Where an honours program is included under this application, ensure clear details of the honours
program, are detailed under applicable Elements.
8.
The Council will provide you with a Dropbox link to uploading your application. Please ensure that file
names do not exceed 128 characters. Should you require more information or assistance please
contact the Council on 03 98638077.
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PROGRAM PROFILE AND RETENTION RATES
The Education Provider is requested to complete the blue sections of Table 1. This program profile will be
used in all notifications to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Table 1: Program Profile
Country
Australia
State/Territory
Education Provider:
Campuses to be approved:
Name of Program(s) of Study*:
Course Code(s)*
Course Abbreviation(s)*
Course Type
AQF Level*
* If an honours program is also to be included, identify, and also include course code in applicable box.
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The Education Provider is requested to complete an enrolment data table for the program. If there are
multiple campuses, complete a separate table for each campus. (If the program is less than 4 years
duration, delete the excess years.)
Table 2: Enrolment data
Campus
2012
ENROLMENTS – Number of Students
2013
2014
2015
2012
ENROLMENTS – Number of Students
2013
2014
2015
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Campus
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
COMMENTARY/EXPLANATION
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SECTION 1 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This section should summarise the program’s overall performance in the last five years. The summary
should reflect self-assessment of performance, and may include how outcomes, evaluations and
feedback have impacted quality enhancement in the program since the last report. It should identify any
challenges faced by the program in its delivery over the last reporting period, or identified in the future.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTCOMES
CHALLENGES
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SECTION 2 — ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENT 1: PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
Element 1.1 Program and Degree Nomenclature
Criterion
The University must provide evidence that the title of the program and the title of the degree emphasise
the profession of physiotherapy.
Education provider response:
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Element 1.2 Duration of Programs
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the program is of sufficient duration to provide adequate
opportunity for the personal and professional development required for entry to the professional practice
of physiotherapy as defined by the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.
Education provider response:
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REQUIREMENT 2: QUALITY SYSTEMS
Element 2.1 Program Outcomes
Criterion
The philosophy and learning outcomes of the program are clearly stated and are consistent with the
professional practice of physiotherapy and the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 2.2 Graduate Outcomes
Criterion
The university must provide evidence through the collection and evaluation of longitudinal assessment
data that graduates of the program demonstrate the specific attributes defined in the Australian Standards
for Physiotherapy in conjunction with the graduate attributes defined by the university.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 2.3 Benchmarking
Criterion
The university must provide evidence of comparative analysis of the program including systematic
benchmarking with comparable physiotherapy programs and an evaluative commentary.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 2.4 Research Environment and Outcomes
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the program is conducted in an academic unit that fosters and
explicitly undertakes and supports research and scholarship in physiotherapy.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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REQUIREMENT 3: ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Element 3.1 Pedagogy
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the program is based on a philosophical pedagogy that
facilitates attainment of graduate attributes through the progressive development and integration of
knowledge, clinical skills and independent thinking, ethical and value analysis, communication skills,
clinical reasoning and decision-making.
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Element 3.2 Curriculum
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the curriculum addresses the Australian Standards of
Physiotherapy and that there are appropriate processes in place to develop and improve the curriculum.
Education provider response:
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Element 3.3 Assessment
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that academic and clinical staff utilize a range of appropriate
assessment methods to report whether students know and understand theoretical material and are
competent and safe to function in the clinical setting according to the Australian Standards for
Physiotherapy.
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Element 3.4 Research/Evidence-based Practice
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that graduates of the program can apply an evidence-based
approach to their own practice.
Education provider response:
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Element 3.5 Clinical Education Model
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the program includes a clinical education model that has
sufficient breadth, depth and comprehensive coverage to ensure that the learning outcomes of the
program and the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy are met.
Education provider response:
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Element 3.6 Clinical Education Placements
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the clinical education program includes clinical education
placements that provide opportunities to develop the ability to apply knowledge and clinical skills in the
key areas of physiotherapy, exposure to a range of settings (acute, rehabilitation and community) and to
clients of all ages.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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REQUIREMENT 4: RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS
Element 4.1 Academic and Research Leadership
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that it has the necessary and appropriate level of academic and
research leadership to provide an entry-level physiotherapy program in an environment that fosters
research and scholarship. Universities that are in the planning stages must provide evidence that they are
in a position to appoint academic and research leaders and that a full professorial appointment in
physiotherapy will be advertised within the first year of offering the program.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 4.2 Academic Staffing
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that it has appointed academic staff at a level that enables provision
of an entry-level physiotherapy program that satisfies all of the accreditation requirements. Universities
that are in the planning stages must provide evidence that they are in a position to appoint academic staff
with appropriate postgraduate qualifications and experience in each of the key areas of physiotherapy
practice to assist in the development and delivery of the program.
A comprehensive list of academic staff must be provided as part of this response, including sessional staff.
Enter ‘sessional’ under EFT column as applicable. Curriculum vitae of all staff should be provided.
Table 3: Staff
Campus
Name
Qualifications
Level of
appointment
Fraction EFT
committed to
physiotherapy
program
Specify main teaching or
research area and
position
Qualifications
Level of
appointment
Fraction EFT
committed to
physiotherapy
program
Specify main teaching or
research area and
position
Table 4: Staff
Campus
Name
Education provider response:
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Element 4.3 Clinical Educators
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that students within, and those who will enter the program have
access to sufficient and experienced clinical educators to provide a comprehensive clinical education
experience.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 4.4 General Staffing
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the level of general staff and services is adequate to meet the
needs of the students and the academic staff including adequate access to secretarial, administrative,
technical, laboratory and computing support.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 4.5 Physical Resources
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the physical resources reflect contemporary teaching and
learning in physiotherapy both on campus and at off-campus clinical education sites.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 4.6 Funding
Criterion
The university must provide evidence of a program funding model that enables provision of an entry level
physiotherapy program that satisfies all of the accreditation requirements.
Education provider response:
Campus
Campus
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Element 4.7 Organisational Structure
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that the structure of the university is appropriate for the delivery of
an entry level program in physiotherapy.
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Element 4.8 Policies
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that it has in place appropriate policies for program development,
approval, delivery, assessment, evaluation and review to ensure that standards of education are
maintained.
Education provider response:
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Element 4.9 Procedures
Criterion
The university must provide evidence that it has in place appropriate procedures for program
development, approval, delivery, assessment, evaluation and review to ensure that standards of education
are maintained.
Education provider response:
OTHER INFORMATION
(If required)
Education provider response:
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SECTION 3 – EVIDENCE MAP
Please complete the following table, mapping evidence included in the application as appendices or URLs
to the Accreditation Elements.
Table 5: Evidence Map
Accreditation Element
Evidence - Appendix Number and Title or URL link
1.1 Program and Degree Nomenclature
1.2 Duration of Programs
2.1 Program outcomes
2.2 Graduate outcomes
2.3 Benchmarking
2.4 Research environment & Outcomes
3.1 Pedagogy
3.2 Curriculum
3.3 Assessment
3.4 Research/Evidence Based Practice
3.5 Clinical Education Model
3.6 Clinical Education Placements
4.1 Academic and Research Leadership
4.2 Academic Staffing
4.3 Clinical Educators
4.4 General Staffing
4.5 Physical Resources
4.6 Funding
4.7 Organisational Structure
4.8 Policies
4.9 Procedures
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SIGNATURE & CONTACT DETAILS HEAD ACADEMIC UNIT
Name:
Date:
Position title:
Phone:
Email:
Signature:
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