CLINICAL ORTHOTICS 2
POR2EOF
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will investigate the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the lower limb in clinical practice. This includes an in-depth exploration of the principles, prescription considerations, and treatment processes associated with the lower limb. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various pathologies and conditions will be presented in the context of current clinical practice.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HHPRO and have passed POR1COF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOR3EOF
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
Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWilliams & Nester
Year2010
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PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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BRUKNER & KHAN'S CLINICAL SPORTS
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrukner, Peter et al.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Australia
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical 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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Assessment and Fitting of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1250 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assessment and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One hour end-of-semester written exam (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |