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PHTX 544: Taking Physiotherapy to the World

Explore the journey of the John Sullivan School of Physiotherapy, established in 1996, and its commitment to delivering quality education worldwide. This overview highlights the beginnings, partnerships, and educational pathways, notably the collaboration with the McKenzie Institute International, which enhances global recognition and teaching expertise. The school's approach focuses on creating a structured learning environment that respects cultural differences and encourages lifelong learning among students. Acknowledging contributions from key staff, it emphasizes the value of partnerships in shaping physiotherapy education.

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PHTX 544: Taking Physiotherapy to the World

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  1. PHTX 544: Taking Physiotherapy to the World John Sullivan School of Physiotherapy

  2. Overview • Beginnings • Partnership • Students and Teaching-Team • Design and Delivery • Quality Assurance • Bouquets and Brickbats • Take-home message

  3. Beginnings…… • School of Physiotherapy (1996) • Montreal (1996) - name recognition • Dunedin (1996) - mission statement • Dunedin (1997) – Staffconcerns • Wellington (1998-2001)- dialogue • Dunedin (2003)- Launched

  4. Our Partner... • McKenzie Institute International (MII) • International physiotherapy education provider (26 regional branches) • Education pathway • Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy™ • Education Director • Research Foundation • Global recognition (physiotherapy)

  5. Win-Win Partnership • McKenzie Institute International - international teaching staff - students - recognised global brand • University of Otago - “Otago” physiotherapy brand - staff – distance teaching experience - distance teaching infrastructure (ITS/Library)

  6. Masters Education Pathway

  7. Education Pathway

  8. PHTX 544 The Plan ICT University policies Vision Literature Organization skills Models Consultation Practical “Good ideas” Best practice

  9. Students and T-Team • Students - committed physiotherapists - international perspective - cultural & education differences • T-Team (MII/Otago) - 9 experienced lecturers/educators - regional/language representation - clinicians/academics - “team” evolution

  10. Design Features • International learning community • Respect training and cultures • Maximise teaching expertise (T-Team) • Focus on evidence and professional skills • Structured learning environment (Modules) • Matching learning & assessment • Independent life-long learners

  11. Delivery • Traditional audioconference model • Packaged learning resources • Student IT savvy • Blackboard – evolved • Focus on dialogue

  12. Quality Assurance • Is this really a university paper ? • English language requirements • T-Team Planning/coordination/feedback • international networking • Assessment & Moderation • HEDC (& informal) assessment

  13. Bouquets and Brickbats • Remote Library Services • ITS • Course approval process • CALT support • Software availability – Otago students too!

  14. Take home • International recognition & profile • Student clinical outcomes • Value of a “partnership” • Recruiting pipeline • D-teaching capacity building • Model for other papers & courses • A lot of fun!

  15. Physio @ Otago

  16. Acknowledgments • Dr Helen Clare Director of International Education McKenzie Institute International • Mr Lawrence Dott CEO,McKenzie Institute International • Prof Chris Heath & Dr Sarah Stein HEDC • School, ITS & Remote Library staff • T- Team & our students

  17. Thank you

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