por3cat clinical assessment techniques

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.

SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJess Fox

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2ALU

Co-requisitesHBS3NPM

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

Learning resources

Joint Motion and Function Assessment - A research based practical guide

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorClarkson, HM.

Year2005

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS

ISBNN/A

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Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Joint Structure and Function

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorNorkin, C and Levangie, P

Year2005

Edition/Volume4TH EDITION

PublisherFA DAVIS CO

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHoppenfeld, S

Year1976

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPRENTICE HALL

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

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

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

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJess 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