por4faa applied foot
APPLIED FOOT AND ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTICS
POR4FAA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will apply knowledge and skills in the assessment, prescription, casting, fabrication, alignment and evaluation of foot and ankle foot orthoses. Students are required to complete a number of projects addressing the assessment, prescription and fabrication of orthotic management of the foot and ankle. Within this subject, students will apply orthotic theory, patient assessment skills, anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to foot and ankle-foot orthotic management. Students are required to demonstrate effective communication skills with clients and colleagues.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR3CAT and HBS2SUM or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR4FAE
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biomechanical Basis of Orthotic Management | Recommended | Bowker, P., Condie, D.N., Bader, D.L., & Pratt, D.J. (Eds) 1993 | OXFORD: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN |
| Readings | Foot Orthoses and other forms of conservative foot care | Recommended | Michaud, T.C. 1997 | NEWTON: THOMAS C. MICHAUD |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word foot orthosis and report | 40 | |
| One 2,000-word ankle foot orthosis and report | 50 | |
| One 500-word pre-fabricated orthoses fitting and report | 10 |