CLINICAL EDUCATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS B
POR5CEB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be provided with the opportunity to apply their skills from earlier clinical placement to further apply and extend their knowledge of Prosthetics and Orthotics in a clinical setting. Upon successful completion of this subject, students must have demonstrated their ability to provide clinical and technical prosthetic and/or orthotic professional services under the guidance of a clinical supervisor. Emphasis is placed on providing students with an opportunity to further progress their assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning skills within their allocated clinical facility. Students will also be asked to demonstrate their ability to critically reflect upon their ability to meet their learning outcomes.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: POR5CEA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students may need to undertake placement in rural and interstate settings.
Melbourne, 2014, Week 09-19, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 19
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"5 hours of lectures per study period"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 09 - 19
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 4-week clinical block placement."
SeminarWeek: 09 - 19
One 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One half-day symposium"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word report, supported by a reflective clinical portfolio | 20 | |
| One 10-minute individual clinical exam(OSCE) and one 20-minute exam (equiv to 1,500-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 35 |
| One 20-minute clinical performance (Equiv to 2,000-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 45 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 17-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 17 - 25
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"5 hours of lectures per study period"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 17 - 25
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 4-week clinical block placement."
SeminarWeek: 17 - 25
One 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One half-day symposium"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word report, supported by a reflective clinical portfolio | 20 | |
| One 10-minute individual clinical exam(OSCE) and one 20-minute exam (equiv to 1,500-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 35 |
| One 20-minute clinical performance (Equiv to 2,000-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 45 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 32-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 32 - 49
One 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One half-day symposium"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 49
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 4-week clinical block placement."
LectureWeek: 32 - 49
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"5 hours of lectures per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word report, supported by a reflective clinical portfolio | 20 | |
| One 10-minute individual clinical exam(OSCE) and one 20-minute exam (equiv to 1,500-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 35 |
| One 20-minute clinical performance (Equiv to 2,000-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 45 |