POR3ETT
EVIDENCE OF TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS
POR3ETT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of the evidence that underpins the provision of prosthetic devices for persons with transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot amputations. This will include principles of clinical assessment of clients with amputations, clinical decision making and prescription considerations within the prosthetic treatment process. Evidence based prosthetic treatment of various amputation levels is presented in the context of contemporary clinical practice. Students will apply their knowledge of anatomy, pathology and biomechanics to prosthetic management and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation for persons with lower limb amputations.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZPOTC and have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM OR admission in HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR3CTT
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate clinical and research evidence of the aetiology and surgical management of transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot amputation
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
02. Investigate, evaluate and analyse amputee gait applying knowledge of biomechanics of normal and prosthetic gait common to people with below knee amputations
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
03. Investigate, evaluate and analyse transtibial prosthetic:- gait deviations, alignment methods, alignment corrections and biomechanical functions of below knee prosthetic limbs.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
04. Critically analyse, evaluate and justify selection of components including prosthetic socket designs, materials and feet to meet the needs of a range of below knee amputees, based on available evidence of function.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
05. Evaluate, reflect on and analyse the needs of amputees and prescribe prosthetic limbs to meet these goals and outcomes
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent quiz | Content will be based on materials presented in Weeks 1-4 , questions will enable students to determine progress with learning and provide practice for end of semester final examination | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| One 1.5-hour Written Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 1,250-word Written Assignment | Depending on topic selected, not all of the ILOs will be required to be met as part of the submission | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |