FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE

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Overview

In this subject, students will be introduced to the foundational conceptual framework for clinical practice. Students will be supported to develop practical skills required for person-centred care and a preliminary understanding of the clinical reasoning process in the context of evidence based practice. Students will be assisted to develop an understanding of the interpersonal, ethical and risk mitigation requirements of the clinical environment. Students will undertake an observational clinical placement. Professional accreditation requires a minimum level of clinical exposure. Students# attendance at professional placements will contribute to meeting this requirement for professional recognition as an orthoptist

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Subject coordinator

Linda Malesic

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

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

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

2 days

Location of work based learning:Metro

Work based learning additional requirements:

WWCC, current year-dated police check, consent and acknowledgements form, schedule 3 student undertaking, immunisation and health screening history per https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/opportunities/wil-placements/she/health-placements/immunisation

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Working individually or in a team, communicate discipline knowledge to diverse lay and professional audiences based on clinical data

Analyse clinical cases applying introductory clinical reasoning

Identify ethical issues in relation to orthoptic practice

Explain the processes of infection control in clinical and surgical assisting environments

Identify risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential adverse effects in clinical settings

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