por4mul management of the upper limb

MANAGEMENT OF THE UPPER LIMB

POR4MUL

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for, and the clinical practice of, prosthetic and orthotic management of the upper limb. This subject is designed to develop students' understanding of upper limb including applied anatomy, pathomechanics & an introduction to a range of upper limb specific pathologies. The curriculum focuses on developing clinical skills necessary to provide services to persons with upper limb loss or weakness including: undertaking a detailed assessment of the client, develop a well evidenced prescription that meets the client's needs & undertake accurate measurement, casting, fabrication, fitting & adjustment of common upper limb prostheses and/or orthoses. Students will work closely with a variety of clients with upper limb deficiency to further develop their communication skills & ability to establish good working relationships. Students gain practical experience in the application of prostheses & orthoses for the upper limb.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZPOTC and have passed POR3SLF OR admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions This subject is only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse the possible outcomes for a person with an upper limb pathology in relation to the aetiology, interdisciplinary rehabilitation practices.

Activities:
Case study. Lectures. Practical sessions.

02. Conduct a safe clinical assessment and analyse findings from subjective and objective evaluations to determine clinical outcomes possible for a person with an upper limb pathology.

Activities:
Client assessment for orthotic and/or prosthetic device fitting.

03. Prescribe a prosthesis or orthosis to meet the treatment objectives for a given upper limb pathology and in doing so, articulate a strong and well evidenced rationale to justify the prescription.

Activities:
Case study.

04. Apply and evaluate appropriate clinical techniques to manage upper limb deficiencies and/or pathologies to achieve a comfortable and functional outcome.

Activities:
Fitting and functional analysis of prosthetic and/or orthotic device.

05. Communicate clearly and coherently justification for use of a prosthesis or orthosis to manage any of a number of common pathologies affecting the upper limb for a given client.

Activities:
Referal letter. Verbal handover of client to colleague.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher

Class requirements

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.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

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 other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students in independent lab sessions with OH&S oversight. Sessions noted in timetable."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1.5 hr Written Examination (1,500 word equivalent)4001, 03
One Upper Limb Orthotics Project (1,250 word equivalent)3003, 02, 01, 04, 05
One Upper Limb Prosthetics Project (1,250 word equivalent)3001, 04, 03, 02, 05