UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS
POR5ULP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of transradial, transhumeral and partial hand 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 upper limb amputations. Students will apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the assessment, casting, fabrication, alignment and evaluation of transradial and transhumeral prostheses. Students are required to demonstrate effective communication skills with clients and colleagues to complete projects addressing the assessment, prescription and fabrication and prosthetic management of clients with upper limb amputations.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Dillon
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: POR3SLF or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Dillon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 External power/myoelectric evaluation | Evaluation of myoelectric electrode placement. Equivalent to 500-words | 10 |
| 1 Transhumeral prosthesis | Individual: Evaluation of a negative cast (30% project grade) Small Group: Critique of a transhumeral prosthesis (70% project grade) Equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |
| 1 Transradial Prosthesis | Individual: Evaluation of negative cast (30% project grade) Small Group: Critique of a transradial prosthesis (70% project grade) Equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |
| one 1-hour written exam | 40 |