por3ett evidence of transtibial prosthetics
EVIDENCE OF TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS
POR3ETT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will explore the evidence that underpins the provision of prosthetic devices for persons with transtibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot amputations. This will include principles of clinical assessment of clients with amputations, clinical decision making and prescription considerations within the prosthetic treatment process. Evidence based prosthetic treatment of various amputation levels is presented in the context of contemporary clinical practice. You will learn to apply your knowledge of anatomy, pathology and biomechanics to prosthetic management and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation for persons with lower limb amputations.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClaudia Doebrich
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 in: HZPOTC AND must have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply
Co-requisitesPOR3CTT
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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Doebrich
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Two 30-minute on-line quizzes (1000- word equivalent) There will be two quizzes on subject content delivered at approximately week 4 and 9 of semester as timetabled. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1.0-hour written examination (1,000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1750 word written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |