por5elp extended lower limb pros
EXTENDED LOWER LIMB PROSTHETICS
POR5ELP
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will have developed an understanding of, and familiarity with, the evidence that underpins the prosthetic management of persons with complex lower limb amputations. Particular emphases are placed on the clinical presentation of persons with transfemoral amputation, how to prescribe and design clinically realistic prostheses and how to adapt the treatment process accordingly. Students will develop clinical and technical skills commensurate with those of an entry-level practitioner and, as such, will be able to provide basic prosthetic services to persons with a range of lower limb amputations. Students will develop skills to effectively provide and maintain safe, comfortable appropriate and functional prostheses. Students will have exposure to a diverse range of clients to develop skills including: assessment, prescription, treatment planning, casting and cast modification, fabrication, fitting, alignment and adjustment of clinically realistic prostheses.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR5TTA and POR5TTE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will be randomly assigned to a subject instance that is compatible with their enrolment in this and other fourth year subjects. That is, each student will be randomly assigned to a group of subject instances that are timetabled to enhance participation and avoid clashes for students in that group. This is administered by the NCPO.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Correctly and coherently current clinical, theoretical and research evidence describing the prosthetic management of persons with lower limb amputation:
- Activities:
- Written prescription exercise
02. Describe clearly and coherently articulate the clinical presentation of persons with lower limb amputation:
- Activities:
- Quizzes, written presctiption exercise, critique
03. Describe, adapt and rationalise the treatment process given the prosthetic prescription and the unique needs of a range of clients with lower limb amputation:
- Activities:
- Critique of prosthesis, clients assessment
04. Conduct and record a safe, effective assessment of a person with a lower limb amputation:
- Activities:
- Medical record report, client assessment
05. Prescribe and justify all aspects of a prosthesis and treatment plan that meets the individual needs of a person with a lower limb amputation:
- Activities:
- Case study, client assessment, prosthetic review
06. Safely fabricate, and evaluate the structural integrity of a clinically realistic prosthesis that fulfils the prescription, using contemporary manufacturing techniques:
- Activities:
- Prosthetic fabrication and fitting, prosthetic review
07. Demonstrate standards of professional practice commensurate with that of an entry level clinician:
- Activities:
- Critique, medical record entry, prescription exercise
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 07
Five 4.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 2-week intensive program prior to activities to be completed in the 3-week clinical school."
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 07
Five 4.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 2-week intensive program prior to activities to be completed in the 3-week clinical school"
SeminarWeek: 14 - 24
Two 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Student presentations."
LectureWeek: 08 - 10
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU, St Vincents & Ballarat Health Services."
LectureWeek: 08 - 10
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 08 - 10
Two 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at LTU - industry session."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 08 - 10
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
One 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
Four 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU, St Vincents, Caulfield Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 14 - 21
Two 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at LTU - assessment tutorial."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment & casting session at CSN facility, Diagnostic Check Socket fitting at CSN Facility. Students attend in groups of 2-4 at each CSN location."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at Ballarat Health Services."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LTU - HSClinic - Fabrication Demonstrations, Socket Molding, Valve Fitting and Bench Alignment."
PracticalWeek: 08 - 10
Six 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LTU - HSClinic - Fabrication time to modify, mold & fully assemble device for fitting at CSN."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes (equivalent to 2,000-words) | MC questions are marked automatically, short answer sections require staff marking | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 07 |
| Prescription exercise (equivalent to 4,500 words) | Written prescription is supported by tutorials and submitted prior to verbal presentation | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| Seminar presentation (equivalent to 2,500-words) | 30 | 03, 02, 01, 05, 07 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 29
Five 4.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 2-week intensive program prior to activities to be completed in the 3-week clinical school."
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 29
Five 4.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 2-week intensive program prior to activities to be completed in the 3-week clinical school"
SeminarWeek: 36 - 46
Two 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Student presentations"
LectureWeek: 30 - 32
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU, St Vincents & Ballarat Health Services."
LectureWeek: 30 - 32
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 30 - 32
Two 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at LTU - Industry Session."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 32
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 32
One 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at Royal Melbourne Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 32
Four 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU, St Vincents & Caulfield Hospital."
TutorialWeek: 36 - 43
Two 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Session at LTU - Assessment Tutorial."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 32
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment & Casting session at CSN facility, Diagnostic Check Socket Fitting at CSN Facility. Students attend in groups of 2-4 at each CSN location."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 32
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at Ballarat Health Services."
TutorialWeek: 30 - 32
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LTU - HSClinic - Fabrication Demonstrations, Socket Molding, Valve Fitting and Bench Alignment."
PracticalWeek: 30 - 32
Six 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LTU- HSClinic - Fabrication time to modify, mold and fully assemble device for fitting at CSN."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes (equivalent to 2,000-words) | MC questions are marked automatically, short answer sections require staff marking | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 07 |
| Prescription exercise (equivalent to 4,500 words) | Written prescription is supported by tutorials and submitted prior to verbal presentation | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| Seminar presentation (equivalent to 2,500-words) | 30 | 03, 02, 01, 05, 07 |