POR2TPO
TRENDS IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2TPO
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the historical context of prosthetics and orthotics profession through a review of key developments in the profession in the Australian and Global context. The content will focus on specific trends in prosthetics and orthotics, research in the professional environment, clinical developments based on evidence based practice, the advocacy and peer support environment, technology in prosthetics and orthotics, the impact of global issues on prosthetic and orthotic care and services, changes to the environment of care and the professional role of the current day clinician.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Anderson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in course: HZPOTC and must have passed HLT1IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare and contrast the Prosthetics and Orthotics profession in Australia and internationally.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
02. Discuss ethical, social and environmental implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
03. Illustrate an understanding of the impact of developments in prosthetic and orthotics practice. Including changes in technology, service provision, devices and clinical applications.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
04. Translate complex information into an appropriate mode to inform others with specific needs and context.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Anderson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 13
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Must be timetabled Mon, Tues, Thursday and not on the same day as other class"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 13
One 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Must be timetabled Mon, Tues, Thursday and not on the same day as the other class"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assessment. 2000 word equivalent | 50 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group assessment. 750 word equivalent | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Tests. 1000 word equivalent | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |