CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
POR3CAT
2021
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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJess Fox
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 into one of the following courses: HZPOTC or HZHPO and have passed HBS2ALU
Co-requisitesHBS3NPM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsOnly available to students enrolled in prosthetics and orthotics
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Joint Structure and Function
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNorkin, C and Levangie, P
Year2005
Edition/Volume4TH EDITION
PublisherFA DAVIS CO
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHoppenfeld, S
Year1976
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPRENTICE HALL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Joint Motion and Function Assessment - A research based practical guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorClarkson, HM.
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJess Fox
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Combination of face-to-face and online delivery lectures as per subject timetable
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 45 minute online quiz (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 30-min clinical OSCE examination (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word case study: Clinical skills enquiry | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |