ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT AND LOWER LIMB

POD4OFL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will develop their understanding of orthotic theory. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities are used to develop the student's understanding of the role of orthotic therapy in the management of commonly encountered conditions in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will complete a program of online activities and face-face practicums and start to develop a range of clinical skills that underpin the orthotic management of the cases examined.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Adam Bird

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed POD3PPB and be enrolled in HZLLPP

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rules: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Select, prescribe, issue and justify the orthotic management for a given patient.

02. Apply specialised technical skills to safely manufacture common orthoses used in podiatry practice.

03. Analyse and synthesise evidence of best practice when undertaking the orthotic management of a given patient.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 120

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adam Bird

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
students attend alternate weeks

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
students attend alternate weeks

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 30-minute clinical practicum examinationExamination period assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One 45-minute quizEarly/mid-semester assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group presentation (1,500 words per student)Late/mid-semester assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3