por5tte transtib prosthetic evidence
TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETIC EVIDENCE
POR5TTE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot prosthetic evidence that underpins clinical practice. This will include the principles, treatment processes, clinical assessment, prescription considerations and a biomechanical basis of prosthetic management for amputations below the knee. Evidence based prosthetic treamtment of various amputation levels are presented in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to prosthetic management and interdisciplinary practice.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoellen McPhan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS3PPO and HBS3NPM or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR5TTA
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-ordinatorJoellen McPhan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour Written Examination | 50 | |
| One 1500-word Written Assignment | 20 | |
| One 500-word DVD Evaluation | 10 | |
| One 500-word Oral Presentation | 10 | |
| One 500-word Written Case Study Prescription | 10 |