Overview

In this subject, you will explore and engage in the issues currently effecting prosthetic and orthotic graduate clinical practice. This subject is designed to articulate the role and profile of Prosthetists and Orthotists including professional aspects such as medicolegal and ethical responsibility, scope of practice and professional advocacy.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Fiona Mac Manus

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply advanced clinical and professional skills to the provision of client services
2.
Create, justify and communicate evidence based management of clients with complex conditions requiring Orthotic / Prosthetic management
3.
Competently communicate and advocate for effective service provision for individuals and communities

Learning activities

You will engage in lectures, workshops and practicals and various assessments to achieve learning outcomes.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHPRO

Requisites