por5elp extended lower limb prosthetics
EXTENDED LOWER LIMB PROSTHETICS
POR5ELP
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will developed an understanding of, and familiarity with, the evidence that underpins the prosthetic management of persons with complex lower limb amputations. Particular emphases are placed on the clinical presentation of persons with transfemoral amputation, how to prescribe and design clinically realistic prostheses and how to adapt the treatment process accordingly. You will develop clinical and technical skills commensurate with those of an entry-level practitioner and, as such, will be able to provide basic prosthetic services to persons with a range of lower limb amputations. You will develop skills to effectively provide and maintain safe, comfortable appropriate and functional prostheses. You will have exposure to a diverse range of clients to develop skills including: assessment, prescription, treatment planning, casting and cast modification, fabrication, fitting, alignment and adjustment of clinically realistic prostheses.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesPOR3CTT AND POR3ETT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents will be randomly assigned to a subject instance that is compatible with their enrolment in this and other fourth year subjects. This is administered by the NCPO.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 5 - 9
Five 7.00 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will undertake a 5 week intensive study program. This program involves face-to- face lectures, workshops, laboratory activities.
Field TripWeek: 5 - 9
Two 4.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessment & casting session at CSN facility, Diagnostic Check Socket fitting at CSN Facility. Students attend in groups of 2-4 at each CSN location.
SeminarWeek: 14 - 24
Two 1.00 hour seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student presentations for prescription exercise and seminar facilitation
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 60-minute on-line quizzes (2,000-words equivalent total)MCQ questions are marked automatically, short answer sections require staff marking | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Prescription exercise: written medical record and clinical justification (equivalent to 4,500 words)Written prescription is supported by workshops and submitted prior to verbal presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Fifty minute seminar presentation (equivalent to 2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 27-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 31
Five 7.00 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will undertake a 5 week intensive study program. This program involves face-to- face lectures, workshops, laboratory activities.
Field TripWeek: 27 - 31
Two 4.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessment & casting session at CSN facility, Diagnostic Check Socket fitting at CSN Facility .Students attend in groups of 2-4 at each CSN location.
SeminarWeek: 36 - 44
Two 1.00 hour seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student presentations for prescription exercise and seminar facilitation
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 60-minute on-line quizzes (2,000-words equivalent total)MCQ questions are marked automatically, short answer sections require staff marking | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Prescription exercise: written medical record and clinical justification (equivalent to 4,500 words)Written prescription is supported by workshops and submitted prior to verbal presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Fifty minute seminar presentation (equivalent to 2,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |