CLINICAL EDUCATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS A
POR5CEA
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be provided with the opportunity to 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 develop their assessment, skills, while participating as a team member within their allocated clinical facility.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Kerry Fisher
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: POR4FAE and POR5TTE
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.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Behave in a manner reflective of health professionals under guidance of Clinical Supervisor: Discuss the responsibilities of individual practitioners, and contributions they may make, towards maintenance of an effective, harmonious work place; Discuss prosthetic and orthotic knowledge in breadth and depth required of graduate level practitioner; Work and communicate effectively within your department and with the greater Allied Health team; Practise in accordance with professional values and ethics in a socially diverse community; Model appropriate clinical behaviours including punctual attendance to all required clinical and technical sessions and appropriate clinical dress; Apply the principles of OH&S to ensure safe work environment for students and colleagues.
- Activities:
- Skills practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Perform a safe and effective client assessment, and formulate a clear treatment plan or prescription for the client under the guidance of Clinical Supervisors: (a) Analyse and interpret information given in a referral; (b) Plan and execute a safe, logical, efficient subjective and objective assessment of a client; (c) Formulate, document and justify evidence based prescriptions and treatment plans; (d) Communicate sensitively with a variety of clients, keeping them informed and establishing trust and respect.
- Activities:
- Skills practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Provide orthotic and prosthetic clinical services and treatment under the guidance of Clinical Supervisors: (a) Select appropriate techniques for creating impressions and measurements of Prosthetic and Orthotic clients, and then modify your impressions in a logical and efficient manner; (b) Safely use different fabrication processes for prosthetic and orthotic applications impressions in a logical and efficient manner; (c) Source appropriate components and devices for fitting to your client; (d) Provide and fit a range of complex, clinically realistic prostheses and orthoses and make adjustments as required; (e) Plan review appointments and provide adjustments to maintain optimum fitting.
- Activities:
- Skills practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Case-manage a client under the guidance of Clinical Supervisors: (a) Discuss the organisational and time critical processes involved in managing a client case load; (b) Independently and effectively manage all areas of a client case load; (c) Perform required administration tasks; (d) Source appropriate orthotic/prosthetic components and devices for your client in a timely manner; (e) Liaise with your client's family and interdisciplinary health professionals; (f) Use professionally recognised reporting standards to maintain clear, concise records of your client's assessments and progress.
- Activities:
- Skills practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Writing(Writing)
- Communication(Communication)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Melbourne, 2015, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 26
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"5 hours of lectures per study period"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 09 - 26
One 40.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 8-week clinical block placement"
SeminarWeek: 09 - 26
One 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One half-day symposium"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute oral presentation of a case (equiv to 500-words) | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-minute individual clinical exam(OSCE) and one 30-minute exam (equiv to 3,500-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 40-minute clinical performance (Equiv to 4,000-words) | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment in order to obtain an overall pass for this subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |