por5ulp upper limb prosthetics
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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Dillon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR3SLF or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisitesN/A
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-ordinatorMichael 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 | % |
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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 |