CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
POR3CAT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the theory and practice of clinical assessment techniques. Principles of normal and pathological body postures and functions are addressed. There is significant focus on clinical assessment of medical conditions such as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders affecting the limbs and spine. Practical sessions develop clinical assessment skills used within the prosthetic and orthotic clinical setting and provide experience in the applicable assessment techniques.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jess Fox
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2ALU
Co-requisites: HBS3NPM
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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
Joint Motion and Function Assessment - A research based practical guide
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Clarkson, HM.
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Joint Structure and Function
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Norkin, C and Levangie, P
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDITION
Publisher: FA DAVIS CO
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Hoppenfeld, S
Year: 1976
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
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 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jess Fox
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.
Combination of face-to-face and online delivery lectures as per subject timetable
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 45 minute online quiz (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 30-min clinical OSCE examination (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word case study: Clinical skills enquiry | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |