por1sum prosthetics and orthotics clinical tools and manufacturing technologies
PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS CLINICAL TOOLS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
POR1SUM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject a scientific understanding of the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of some materials used in the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices will be explored. Students will also be taught the basic materials handling skills required to begin fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices and will gain practical experience with materials, tools and machinery. They will learn safe working practices of the University workshops, and how to control the occupational health and safety risks encountered in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication.
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
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HHPRO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOR1PTI OR HBS2SUM
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
SUM Practical Manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorS.Hockey
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNational Centre for P&O, La Trobe Uni
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic Workshops
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1 hour examination (1000- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| One Occupational Health and Safety poster (1000 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Completion of practical projects and documentation of safe operating procedures. (1750 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |