EVIDENCE OF TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS
POR3ETT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of the evidence that underpins the provision of prosthetic devices for persons with transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot amputations. This will include principles of clinical assessment of clients with amputations, clinical decision making and prescription considerations within the prosthetic treatment process. Evidence based prosthetic treatment of various amputation levels is presented in the context of contemporary clinical practice. Students will apply their knowledge of anatomy, pathology and biomechanics to prosthetic management and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation for persons with lower limb amputations.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claudia Doebrich
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in: HZPOTC AND must have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply
Co-requisites: POR3CTT
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate clinical and research evidence of the aetiology and surgical management of transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot amputation
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
02. Investigate, evaluate and analyse transtibial prosthetic gait deviations, alignment methods, alignment corrections and biomechanical functions of below knee prosthetic limbs
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
03. Critically analyse, evaluate and justify selection of components to meet the needs of a range of clients with below knee amputees
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
04. Evaluate, reflect on and analyse the needs of amputees and prescribe prosthetic limbs in context with comprehensive treatment planning to meet these goals and outcomes
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, journal clubs, literature analysis
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claudia Doebrich
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute on-line quiz (500-word equivalent) | Content will be based on materials presented in Weeks 1-4 , questions will enable students to determine progress with learning and provide practice for end of semester final examination | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1.5-hour written examination (1,500 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,750 word written assignment | Depending on topic selected, not all of the ILOs will be required to be met as part of the submission | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |