TRENDS IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2TPO
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the historical context of prosthetics and orthotics profession through a review of key developments in the profession in the Australian and global context. The content will focus on specific trends in prosthetics and orthotics, research in the professional environment, clinical developments based on evidence based practice, technology in prosthetics and orthotics, the impact of global issues on prosthetic and orthotic care and services, changes to the environment of care and the professional role of the current day clinician.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sarah Anderson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZPOTC and have passed HLT1IPP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare and contrast the Prosthetics and Orthotics profession in Australia and internationally.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
02. Discuss ethical, social, cultural and environmental implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
03. Illustrate an understanding of the impact of developments in prosthetic and orthotics practice. Including changes in technology, service provision, devices and clinical applications.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
04. Translate complex information into an appropriate mode to inform others with specific needs and context.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops and tutorials
Melbourne, 2019, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Anderson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 13
Two 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 11 - 11
One 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Pre-clinical preparation for POR3CPE"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assessment (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 20 minute group oral presentation and poster submission (750 words equivalent per student) | Students will be required to give an oral presentation and submit a poster in groups regarding a technological advance in Prosthetics and Orthotics. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Test (1000 words equivalent) | 1 hour test plus additional 10 minutes reading time consisting of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |