ACUTE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS

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Overview

In this subject, you will explore the context and practice of acute clinical management of clients requiring orthotic and/or prosthetic interventions. This subject is designed to develop your understanding of the role of the prosthetist and orthotist in the acute healthcare setting and the principles and clinical applications of prosthetic … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject, you will explore the context and practice of acute clinical management of clients requiring orthotic and/or prosthetic interventions. This subject is designed to develop your understanding of the role of the prosthetist and orthotist in the acute healthcare setting and the principles and clinical applications of prosthetic and orthotic devices for conditions including fracture management, pre and post-surgical management and other acute injuries and presentations.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Tim Burke

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures

Recommended - Book - Functional Fracture Bracing

Recommended - Book - Practical Fracture Treatment

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Discuss the role of prosthetic and orthotic management in acute, interdisciplinary clinical settings

Develop and communicate informed clinical treatment plans to address treatment objectives and client goals.

Fit and modify devices suitable for use in prosthetic and orthotic management of acute client presentations.

Evaluate and reflect on the fit and function orthotic and prosthetic devices provided in an acute clinical setting.

Learning activities

You will engage in a range of activities including lectures and workshops and various assessments designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

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