CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
POR3CAT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the theory and practice of clinical assessment techniques. Principles of normal and pathological body postures and functions are addressed. There is significant focus on clinical assessment of medical conditions such as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders affecting the limbs and spine. Practical sessions develop clinical assessment skills used within the prosthetic and orthotic clinical setting and provide experience in the applicable assessment techniques.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2ALU
Co-requisites HBS3NPM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Joint Motion and Function Assessment - A research based practical guide | Prescribed | Clarkson, HM. 2005 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS |
| Readings | Joint Structure and Function | Recommended | Norkin, C and Levangie, P 2005 | 4TH EDITION, FA DAVIS CO |
| Readings | Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities | Recommended | Hoppenfeld, S 1976 | PRENTICE HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Safely and independently conduct a clinical assessment on a client, or simulated client
- Activities:
- Weekly practical workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Integrate the results from a clinical assessment to develop an effective, client specific treatment plan
- Activities:
- Weekly practical workshops, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Perform an efficient assessment, analyse the findings and integrate these with pathology based assumptions to develop a contextualized treatment plan
- Activities:
- Weekly practical workshops, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Communicate in a professional manner to perform and report on a client assessment
- Activities:
- Weekly practical workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Class requirements
Practical
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
"Combination of face-to-face and online delivery lectures as per subject timetable"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 45 minute online quiz (750 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-min clinical OSCE examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500-word case study: Clinical skills enquiry | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |