PAEDIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2PGC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students gain an understanding of the psychological, environmental, physical and social factors that can influence client engagement and clinical decision making in the management of clients who use prosthetic and orthotic devices. Students learn about the clinical treatment process, communication skills and are introduced to aspects of prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice through the examination of age-specific disabilities and diseases. This approach will enable students to engage in effective communication as part of working with paediatric or geriatric clients including: understanding the clinical environment for clients in four age specific areas: Paediatrics, Transition Care, Adults and Geriatrics (palliative care). Students will discuss and practice communication in clinical care including; family involvement, goal setting, duty of care, confidentiality, compliance and shared decision making.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Renee Mackenzie
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHE1IDH and PHE1SDH
Co-requisites: POR2TPO
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or prospective P&O grad entry master students).
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss a range of psychological, environmental, physical and social factors in the context of prosthetic and orthotic clinical services and contextualise to case study scenarios.
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
02. Apply the prosthetic and orthotic treatment process to cases that comprise of a range of age-related diseases and unfamiliar conditions
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
03. Determine the mode, media and strategy of communication required for a range of common and complex clinical presentations and interactions. Interpret such information into an appropriate mode to inform others with specific needs and context.
- Activities:
- .Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
04. Communicate competently using listening, speaking, writing and information communication technology skills .
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Renee Mackenzie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 21
Two 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 21 and delivered via blended.
"Subject runs in block mode from week 15 - 21. Must be timetabled on a Mon, Tues or Thursday. Classes cannot be scheduled on the same day. Please schedule one of the lecture/workshops earlier in the week and the other later."
LectureWeek: 15 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Subject runs in block mode from week 15 - 21.Must be timetabled on a Mon, Tues or Thursday. Lecture could be scheduled on the same day as the workshop that is scheduled to run later in the week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group oral presentation (750 word equivalent per student) | Word equivalence comprises two parts; written submission to support oral presentation ; verbal presentation | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual case study (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| 60 minute exam ( 1000 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |