FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
ORT1FOP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to the foundational conceptual framework for clinical practice. Students will be supported to develop practical skills required for person-centred care and a preliminary understanding of the clinical reasoning process in the context of evidence based practice. Students will be assisted to develop an understanding of the interpersonal, ethical and risk mitigation requirements of the clinical environment. Students will undertake an observational clinical placement. Professional accreditation requires a minimum level of clinical exposure. Students# attendance at professional placements will contribute to meeting this requirement for professional recognition as an orthoptist
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HHOR and have passed ORT1EAP
Co-requisites: ORT1ORS
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: Yes
Work-based learning: Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject
Total hours/days required: 2 days
Location of WBL activity (region): Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirements: WWCC, current year-dated police check, consent and acknowledgements form, schedule 3 student undertaking, immunisation and health screening history per https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/opportunities/wil-placements/she/health-placements/immunisation
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 39
One 2.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
This subject includes an off-site clinical placement equivalent to two days in total per study period .Attendance at professional placements will contribute to meeting minimum requirements for workplace experience and professional accreditation.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Simulation practical on communication
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical class on aiding mobility in clinical practice.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester 10-minute practical examination (500 words equiv)Students must pass the examination toobtain an overall pass in this subject. Apass in competencies is required toensure students meet the AustralianOrthoptic Board CompetencyStandards for Graduate EntryOrthoptists | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
One 15-minute team role-play presentation (equiv 500 words per student)3 students per team = 5minute presentation perstudent. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1,750 word written case report | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two 30-minute in class tests (equiv 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |