por2tpo trends in prosthetics and orthotics
TRENDS IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
POR2TPO
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the historical context of prosthetics and orthotics profession through a review of key developments in the profession in the Australian and global context. The content will focus on specific trends in prosthetics and orthotics, research in the professional environment, clinical developments based on evidence based practice, technology in prosthetics and orthotics, the impact of global issues on prosthetic and orthotic care and services, changes to the environment of care and the professional role of the current day clinician.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGregory Halford
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 HZPOTC and have passed HLT1IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 10-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGregory Halford
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 13
Two 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 11 - 11
One 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Pre-clinical preparation for POR3CPE
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assessment (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 20 minute group oral presentation and poster submission (750 words equivalent per student)Students will be required to give an oral presentation and submit a poster in groups regarding a technological advance in Prosthetics and Orthotics. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Test (1000 words equivalent)1 hour test plus additional 10 minutes reading time consisting of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |