por5kha applied kha orthotics
APPLIED KNEE HIP AND ANKLE ORTHOTICS
POR5KHA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop skills in the application of clinical assessment, prescription and practical skills in the orthotic management of complex lower limb pathologies with a focus on Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO's). Clinical decision-making skills and the justification of orthotic management are emphasised with peer based case studies and volunteer patients. Students are expected to apply previous knowledge and skills from preceding subjects.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR4FAA
Co-requisites POR5KHE
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 05-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 24
One 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One day placement per week for 8 weeks in clinical schools network"
PracticalWeek: 05 - 07
One 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"34 hours of practical classes in weeks 05-07"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Complex Lower Limb Applied Clinical Skills (750-words equivalent) | 15 | |
| One GRAFO Project (500-words equivalent) | 10 | |
| One KAFO Prescription, Fabrication and Fitting Project (2,000-words equivalent) | 30 | |
| One Stance Control Project (500-words equivalent) | 10 | |
| One complex lower limb pathology case study assignment and presentation (1,500-words equivalent) | 35 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 28-47, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 28 - 47
One 1.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One day placement per week for 8 weeks in clinical schools network"
PracticalWeek: 28 - 30
One 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"34 hours of practical classes in weeks 28-30"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Complex Lower Limb Applied Clinical Skills (750-words equivalent) | 15 | |
| One GRAFO Project (500-words equivalent) | 10 | |
| One KAFO Prescription, Fabrication and Fitting Project (2,000-words equivalent) | 30 | |
| One Stance Control Project (500-words equivalent) | 10 | |
| One complex lower limb pathology case study assignment and presentation (1,500-words equivalent) | 35 |