por3slf spinal and limb fractures
SPINAL AND LIMB FRACTURES
POR3SLF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will explore the context and practice of acute clinical management of clients requiring orthotic and/or prosthetic interventions. This subject is designed to develop your understanding of the role of the orthotist in the acute health care setting and the principles and clinical applications of orthotic devices for conditions including fracture management, pre and post-surgical management and other acute injuries and presentations.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
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 one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2SUM and POR2PGC
Co-requisitesHBS3PBD AND POR3CAT
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
Functional Fracture Bracing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSarmiento, A
Year2002
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS
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Practical Fracture Treatment
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcRae, R
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSolomon, L., Warwick, D. and Navagam, S.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCRC PRESS
ISBNN/A
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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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRenee Mackenzie
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period 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 1000-word individual case study | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 1200-word Laboratory portfolio project | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 2 hour end of semester written examination (2000 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |