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.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Jess Fox
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: POR3CTT AND POR3ETT
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: Students 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 requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: Yes
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jess 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jess 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 |