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

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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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Safely and independently conduct a clinical assessment on a client, or simulated client
02. Integrate the results from a clinical assessment to develop an effective, client specific treatment plan
03. Perform an efficient assessment, analyse the findings and integrate these with pathology based assumptions to develop a contextualized treatment plan
04. Communicate in a professional manner to perform and report on a client assessment

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 45 minute online quiz (750 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 30-min clinical OSCE examination (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 1500-word case study: Clinical skills enquiry

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3, SILO4