por5tta transtibial prosth applied
TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS APPLIED
POR5TTA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop the clinical and practical skills to provide a range of transtibial prostheses. Students will apply knowledge and skills in the assessment, casting, fabrications, alignment and evaluation of transtibial prostheses. Students are required to complete projects addressing the assessment, prescription, fabrication and prosthetic management of clients with transtibial amputations. Within this subject, students will apply prosthetic theory, patient assessment skills, anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to transtibial prosthetic management. Students are required to demonstrate effective communication skills with clients and colleagues.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR3CAT and HBS2SUM or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR5TTE
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Project 1 - project critique | fabrication & fitting assessment (equiv 1,000 words), written prescription (equiv 500 words), case evaluation (equiv 500 words) | 50 |
| Project 2 - project critique. | fitting assessment (equiv 500 words) | 20 |
| Project 3 - project critique. | fabrication & fitting assessment (equiv 1,000 words), written prescription (equiv 500 words) | 30 |