ort1fop foundations of orthoptic practice
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
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HHOR and have passed ORT1EAP
Co-requisitesORT1ORS
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required2 days
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsWWCC, 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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda 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 |