por2pgc paediatrics
PAEDIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2PGC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students gain an understanding of the psychological, environmental, physical and social factors that can influence the management of paediatric and geriatric clients who use prosthetic and orthotic devices. Students are introduced to the clinical treatment process through the examination of case studies, age-specific disabilities and pathologies. Students will consider and discuss ways to engage in effective communication as part of working with paediatric or geriatric clients. Students will develop a framework for professional practice and client interaction including; subjective client assessment, interview structure, medical record keeping, and reflective practice.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed PHE1IDH and PHE1SDH
Co-requisites POR2TPO
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students admitted in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or prospective P&O grad entry master students).
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the clinical treatment process including contextual client specific factors, prosthetic and orthotic and interdisciplinary clinical services.
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
02. Discuss the mode, media and strategy of competent communication required for common and complex clinical presentations.
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
03. Discuss and develop an approach to professional practice and subjective client assessment.
- Activities:
- .Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
04. Demonstrate and apply a basic understanding of reflective practice and self-appraisal in the context of one's professional environment.
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars/ workshops, readings and group discussions.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 16-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 23
Two 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Subject runs in block mode from week 16 - 23."
LectureWeek: 16 - 23
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via blended.
"Subject runs in block mode from week 16 - 23."
SeminarWeek: 16 - 21
Two 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Preparation for second semester clinical education placement (POR3CPE). Week 16 and 21."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500 word team report and one 25 minute team presentation (total 1,000 words per student) | Teams of 5 work together to prepare group case study. Written report equals 500 words per student and oral presentation equals 5 minutes per student (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Individual Reflective written assignment (1,250 word equivalent) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 90 minute end of semester examination (1500 word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |