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.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
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 HHPRO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: POR1PTI OR HBS2SUM
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
Learning resources
SUM Practical Manual
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: S.Hockey
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: National Centre for P&O, La Trobe Uni
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: 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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan 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 |