EXTENDED CLINICAL EDUCATION
POR5ECE
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students apply the professional skills developed in earlier clinical placements to extend their knowledge of Prosthetics and Orthotics in a clinical setting context. Upon successful completion of this subject, students must have demonstrated their ability to provide clinical & technical prosthetic & orthotic professional services under minimal guidance from a clinical supervisor. Emphasis is placed on providing students with an opportunity to further develop their assessment, diagnosis & treatment planning skills within their allocated facility as well as attending to a wide range of case management responsibilities.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: POR5CEA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students may need to undertake placement in rural locations, interstate or overseas. Students will be assigned to a subject instance that's compatible with their enrolment in this & other fourth year subjects -i.e. each student will be assigned to a group of subject instances that are timetabled to enhance participation & avoid clashes for students in that group. This is administered by the NCPO.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologies | Pebble Pad | Recommended | Pebble Pad 2016 | Pebble Pad |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate effectively with clients and other health professionals in a clinical environment using contemporary methods to analyse, interpret and / or educate.
- Activities:
- Skills Practice
02. Perform a safe, efficient and effective client assessment, supported by evidence based practice to inform, justify and evaluate services provided.
- Activities:
- Skills Practice
03. Act with personal autonomy and accountability demonstrating appropriate clinical behaviour including collaborative team practice and effective time management.
- Activities:
- Skills Practice
04. Prescribe, justify and provide orthotic and prosthetic clinical services and treatment, including client education, fitting and review of devices, in collaboration with clinical supervisors.
- Activities:
- Skills Practice
Melbourne, 2017, Week 28-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45 - 46
One 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One half-day
symposium for
OSCE preparation
in week 46"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 28 - 46
One 35.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 7-week clinical
block placement"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 28 - 39
Three 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend
one 3 hour session
in weeks 28,29 and 39"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One completed assessment workbook, equivalent to (4,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 40-minute individual clinical exam (OSCE) and one 10-minute exam (3,000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two clinical justifications (equivalent to 1,500 words) | an ISBAR oral handover and clinical justification letter | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephanie Barnard
Class requirements
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.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 09 - 26
One 35.0 days placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 09 - 26
Three 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One completed assessment workbook, equivalent to (4,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 40-minute individual clinical exam (OSCE) and one 10-minute exam (3,000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two clinical justifications (equivalent to 1,500 words) | an ISBAR oral handover and clinical justification letter | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |