{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "0100798", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma in Allied Health Sciences"],"240":["Associate Degree in Allied Health Sciences"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>Make a real impact in treating the physical and functional limitations of others with La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours).<\/p><p>In this degree, you&#39;ll explore topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication. You&#39;ll hone your skills through clinical teaching at our purpose-built onsite clinic, then take what you&#39;ve learned into the real world with clinical placements at external prosthetic and orthotic facilities and industry partners.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll choose from two minor options \u2013 an industry minor, or a research minor \u2013 and graduate with the skills you need to become a qualified health professional.<\/p><p>By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours), you will:<\/p><ul><li>learn the theoretical basis and clinical practice of prosthetic and orthotic management, including treatment, assessment and prescriptions in children and adults<\/li><li>examine research and data, and how it relates to consumers<\/li><li>practice and apply the assessment, prescription, manufacture and fit of prostheses and orthoses<\/li><li>understand the importance of wellbeing in a person&#39;s healthcare journey, and how health professionals can work together to achieve the best outcome.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "<p><span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<br \/><br \/>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student behaviours policy<\/a> for more information.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic students require the capacity to manage their own emotions and behaviour effectively when working with peers and individuals in practice settings.<\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic students are required to be examined by their peers and physically examine their peers and clients (of all genders, religions, and cultural backgrounds) in teaching and clinical \/ hospital environments.<\/p><p>Effective verbal and non-verbal communication are fundamental to Prosthetics and Orthotics practice and needs to be respectful, culturally appropriate, clear, attentive, empathetic, honest, and non-judgemental.<\/p><p>The ability to observe and understand non-verbal cues assists with building rapport with people and gaining their trust and respect in academic and professional relationships. For example, displaying consistent and appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries and body movements and gestures promotes trust in academic and professional relationships. Additionally, being sensitive to individual differences displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting relationships.<\/p><p>The ability to observe and understand verbal and non -verbal cues is essential for safe and effective observation, recording and reporting of client symptoms and reactions to facilitate assessment, intervention, and treatment.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards\"><em>https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Safe and effective delivery of Prosthetic and Orthotic services is based on comprehensive knowledge that must be sourced, understood, and applied appropriately, this includes conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items. It also includes appropriately applying knowledge of theory, research evidence, policies, and procedures in a range of learning and clinical environments.<\/p><p>Literacy skills are required to: convey spoken and written messages accurately and effectively; paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions in written assignments. Additionally, effective written communication is required to ensure clinical documentation meets professional and legal requirements.<\/p><p>Competent application of numeracy skills is essential in Prosthetics and Orthotics to facilitate the safe and effective service delivery. Examples include recording accurate measurements in client notes; Prescribing prosthetics and orthotics devices (including componentry) that correctly meets client measurement, weight, and activity requirements.<\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic practice requires both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level to provide service delivery over time. <\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic service delivery requires sufficient mental endurance to perform multiple tasks in an assigned period and the ability to perform repetitive activities with a level of concentration that ensures a capacity to focus on the activity until it is completed appropriately. Examples include participating in tutorials and lectures in a range of learning environments; Providing consistent Prosthetic and Orthotic service delivery over a negotiated time frame while on placement.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards\">https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic students require sufficient visual acuity to demonstrate the required range of skills, tasks, and assessments to maintain consistent, accurate and safe care to self and others. Visual observations, examinations and assessment are fundamental to safe and effective Prosthetic and Orthotic service delivery. Examples include observing and detecting subtle changes in posture, gait, general movement, and the ability to perform functional activities during assessment and treatment. Safely operating equipment, tools, and machinery e.g. workshop equipment \u2013 grinders, sewing machines, power tools and hand tools.<\/p><p>Sufficient auditory ability is necessary to monitor, assess and manage individual health needs consistently and accurately. Auditory assessments and observations are fundamental to safe and effective Prosthetics and Orthotics service delivery. Examples include ability to detect and respond to auditory warning \/ alarm systems; Detecting care requests by calls for help or activation of a call bell (hospital environment); Engaging appropriately to a client's responses during an assessment.<\/p><p>Tactile assessments and observations are fundamental to safe and effective service delivery, sufficient tactile ability is necessary to monitor, assess and detect clients' physical characteristics and act on any abnormalities detected. Prosthetics and Orthotics examples include: Detecting changes in circulation, e.g. temperature; Palpating joints, muscles, and soft tissues, and detecting anatomical or movement abnormalities; Ensuring prosthetic and orthotic devices are fitted correctly and are technically safe of client use.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards\"><em>https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Gross motor skills: Students should possess the strength, range of motion, coordination and mobility sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/>Fine motor skills: Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Prosthetic and Orthotic students require sufficient gross and fine motor skills to provide, coordinate and prioritise service delivery. This includes the ability to appropriately position self, equipment, and clients to perform tasks consistently and safely to reduce risk of harm to self and others.<\/p><p>Tasks that involve gross motor skills include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, twisting, and bending. Tasks that involved fine motor skills include being able to grasp, press, push, turn, squeeze and manipulate various objects and individuals.<\/p><p>Examples of gross motor skills that are important for Prosthetics and Orthotics include: Maintaining own and client's balance during assessment and treatment; Completing technical task such as fabrication and manufacture of prosthetic and orthotic devices; Evaluating clients in a safe and effective manner, who have varying physical capacity, who are positioned on plinths and hospital beds, on mats on the floor, on chairs and when standing.<\/p><p>Examples of fine motor skills that are required for Prosthetics and Orthotics include: Performing assessment techniques, e.g. evaluation of sensation and joint movement; Performing technical tasks, e.g. fabrication and assembly of prosthetic and orthotic devices, including the use of hand tools such as electric drills, cast saws, Allen keys and screwdrivers.<\/p><p>Refer specifically to AOPA Domains 2 and 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards\">https:\/\/www.aopa.org.au\/publications\/competency-standards<\/a><\/p><p>Prosthetic and Orthotic practice requires physical performance at a consistent and sustained level to provide service delivery over time. Prosthetics and Orthotic service delivery requires sufficient physical endurance to perform multiple tasks in an assigned period and the ability to perform repetitive activities with a level of concentration that ensures a capacity to focus on the activity until it is completed appropriately. Examples include participating in tutorials and lectures in a range of learning environments; Providing consistent Prosthetic and Orthotic service delivery over a negotiated time frame while on placement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "<p><span>Please refer to our <a title=\"Language requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\" rel=\"nofollow\">Language requirements<\/a> page for details of other accepted English proficiency tests and additional recognised English language proficiency measures, such as English as the language of instruction.<\/span><\/p><br><p>IELTS is the only English Proficiency tests accepted for entry into this course.<\/p><br><p>IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. (increase in IELTS score due to a change in accreditation requirements)<\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": false }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div><p>The industry minor provides an opportunity to work independently and collaboratively to develop the ethical, critical thinking and communication and teamwork skills required to understand, analyse and conduct health and human services projects.<\/p><p>Selection into the Research Honours minor is competitive, as there are a limited number of research projects available each year.<br \/>In order to be considered for selection into the research minor students must achieve a minimum 70 WAM across second year subjects. Students will be contacted by the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport if they meet eligibility requirements for the research minor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>75 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE1CBM\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS OF MOVEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE1CBM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR1COF\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL ORTHOTICS 1<\/a><\/td> <td> POR1COF<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1FPC\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1FPC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS1HBA\" target=\"_blank\">HUMAN BIOSCIENCES A<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS1HBA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANA1001\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> ANA1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR1SUM\" target=\"_blank\">PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS CLINICAL TOOLS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES<\/a><\/td> <td> POR1SUM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1RAE\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1RAE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE1UHW\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE1UHW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR2SLF\" target=\"_blank\">ACUTE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR2SLF<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANA2001\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> ANA2001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR2ATD\" target=\"_blank\">ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND USER CENTRED DESIGN<\/a><\/td> <td> POR2ATD<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR2CAT\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES<\/a><\/td> <td> POR2CAT<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR2EOF\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL ORTHOTICS 2<\/a><\/td> <td> POR2EOF<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS3001\" target=\"_blank\">HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS3001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT2IEP\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT2IEP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR2MUL\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> POR2MUL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3ELP\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3ELP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3ACR\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED CLINICAL RESEARCH IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3ACR<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3CFA\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3CFA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3CTT\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3CTT<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3EFA\" target=\"_blank\">EVIDENCE FOR ORTHOTIC MANAGMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3EFA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3ETT\" target=\"_blank\">EVIDENCE OF TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3ETT<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR3PGD\" target=\"_blank\">GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON DISABILITY AND PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR3PGD<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-4\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Minors <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-4\" style=\"overflow: initial\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p class=\"h5\">Course minors<\/p> <p> A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects. <\/p> <p class=\"h5\">Open access minors<\/p> <p> <a href=\"\/courses\/undergraduate-open-access-majors-and-minors\">View our open access minors<\/a> <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Course minors<\/th> <th>Minor code<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNRH-INH02\" target=\"_blank\">Industry honours (Prosthetics and Orthotics)<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNRH-INH02<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNRH-REH01\" target=\"_blank\">Research honours<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNRH-REH01<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR4PCS\" target=\"_blank\">PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC CLINICAL SKILLS<\/a><\/td> <td> POR4PCS<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR4CEA\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL EDUCATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS A<\/a><\/td> <td> POR4CEA<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POR4ECE\" target=\"_blank\">EXTENDED CLINICAL EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> POR4ECE<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HHPRO\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Integrate knowledge of the biosciences and public health with specialist discipline knowledge in the practice of prosthetics and orthotics<\/li><li>Collaborate and communicate specialist knowledge effectively with a range of professional and non professional stakeholders in a variety of cultural and practice settings using appropriate modes and media<\/li><li>Plan, implement and evaluate a client centred, Prosthetic and Orthotic treatment plan informed by clinical assessment and current evidence<\/li><li>Deliver safe, ethical and effective practice as an autonomous practitioner, and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary environment<\/li><li>Critically reflect on your professional practice to identify learning needs that will improve client outcomes<\/li><li>Apply technical and communication skills to design, provide and evaluate complex prosthetic and orthotic service provision<\/li><li>Critically analyse problems and provide solutions informed by client goals, research evidence and clinical experience<\/li><li>Plan, execute and interpret the findings of project work or research with independence<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduate ready to start a rewarding career as a trained prosthetist and orthotist. Possible fields include:<\/p><ul><li>public health<\/li><li>private practice<\/li><li>research<\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) is currently undergoing re-accreditation by the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "A$43 600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "A$43 600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)<\/h4><p><p><span>Clinical placements may incur accommodation, meals and travel costs and these will vary depending on the placement venue (occasionally interstate) and duration. Payment of these costs are the students responsibility.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>Equipment<\/h4><p><p>Tool kit at a cost of approximately AUD$700. These items may be purchased from any supplier and remain the students' personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.vic.gov.au\/services\/national-disability-insurance-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">Services Victoria<\/a> website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD$115 for a uniform and name badge. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; however La Trobe University branded uniform must be purchased from a university approved vendor. These items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/student-latrobe.studylink.com", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au\/s\/home-international", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Improve others' physical and functional limitations<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Explore anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication.<\/li><li>Choose between a research or industry minor to tailor your degree to your strengths.<\/li><li>Practice the assessment, prescription, manufacture and fit of prostheses and orthoses.<\/li><li>Get hands-on practice in our onsite clinic, then gain real-world experience through clinical placements with our network of industry partners.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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