por1cof clinical orthotics 1
CLINICAL ORTHOTICS 1
POR1COF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This will include principles, clinical assessment, prescription considerations, treatment processes, and a biomechanical basis of orthotic management for a range of pathologies affecting the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various foot conditions will be presented in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to orthotic management and interdisciplinary practice.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted in HHPRO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOR3COF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Pocket Podiatry: Footwear
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWilliams and Nester
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 2-hour written examination (equivalent to 2000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,000-word written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 45 minute online Quiz (equivalent to 750-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |