por2pgc paediatrics and gerontology in prosthetics and orthotics
PAEDIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2PGC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will gain an understanding of the psychological, environmental, physical and social factors that can influence the management of paediatric and geriatric clients who use prosthetic and orthotic devices. You are introduced to the clinical treatment process through the examination of case studies, age-specific disabilities and pathologies. You will consider and discuss ways to engage in effective communication as part of working with paediatric or geriatric clients. You will develop a framework for professional practice and client interaction including; subjective client assessment, interview structure, medical record keeping, and reflective practice.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed PHE1IDH and PHE1SDH
Co-requisitesPOR2TPO
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-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, Week 16-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 16 - 23
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via blended.
Subject runs in block mode from week 16 - 23.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 23
Two 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject runs in block mode from week 16 - 23.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 2000 word team report and one 25 minute team presentation (total 900 words per student)Teams of 5 work together to prepare group case study. Written report equals 400 words per student and oral presentation equals 5 minutes per student (equiv to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Reflective written assignment (1,250 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2 hour end of semester examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |