Course Outline
HLT323 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics
Course Coordinator:Brian Delaney (bdelaney@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Public Health
2024Session 3
UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
What is this course about?
Description
This course will introduce you to more advanced concepts in prosthetics and orthotics, either topics that are inherently more difficult or are newer developments within the field. This series of workshops will be run in conjunction with experts in their fields whenever possible and use a practical approach to learning the material. This course will have you critically evaluate and communicate strategies of best practice regarding the use of technology and techniques to improve the quality and provision of prosthetic and orthotic care.
How will this course be delivered?
| Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
| Blended learning | |||
| Learning materials – Independent structured learning materials | 4hrs | Week 1 | 8 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Tutorial/Workshop | 2hrs | Week 1 | 8 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 2 – Tutorial/workshop | 4hrs | Week 1 | 8 times |
Course Topics
Module 1: Advanced Lower Limb Prosthetic and Orthotic Technologies and Techniques
Module 2: Specialised Clinical Practice
Module 3: Advanced Practices using Digital Processes (CAD, CAM, 3D Manufacture)
What level is this course?
300 Level (Graduate)
What is the unit value of this course?
12 units
How does this course contribute to my learning?
| Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association | |
| 1 | Communicate effectively, based on intended audience, to instruct others on a new technique, technology, or concept. |
Creative and critical thinker Empowered |
1.1.7, 1.1.8, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.5, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.4 |
| 2 | Critically examine new technologies, techniques and/or knowledge in prosthetics and orthotics and discuss implications to clinical care. |
Creative and critical thinker Empowered |
5.3.3, 6.1.1, 6.1.3, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, 6.2.5 |
| 3 | Provide a persuasive justification for improving client outcomes through evidence-based prosthetic and orthotic intervention strategies. |
Creative and critical thinker Sustainability-focussed |
1.3.1, 1.3.2, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.6, 2.3.8, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 4.2.3, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3 |
| 4 | Evaluate and apply advanced clinical theories, practices, technologies and concepts to inform current and future best practice. | Empowered |
1.2.3, 1.2.4, 4.3.2, 5.1.2, 6.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.5 |
* Competencies by Professional Body
| CODE | COMPETENCY |
| The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association | |
| 1.1.7 | Provides prompt, accurate and comprehensive information in clear terms to enable the client and/or carer to make an informed decision |
| 1.1.8 | Uses all available resources to enhance communication |
| 1.3.1 | Provides clinical justification for prescribed orthotic/prosthetic client treatment |
| 1.3.2 | Provides relevant information in order to facilitate client access to care |
| 1.2.3 | Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other health professionals to enhance collaborative practice and client access to care |
| 1.2.4 | Actively participates within the health professional team and seeks opportunities to demonstrate professional excellence |
| 2.1.1 | Identifies subjective and objective information to enable development of an appropriate orthotic/prosthetic care plan |
| 2.1.2 | Selects assessment techniques, outcome measures and other tools/instruments based on evidence, which are relevant to the client’s presentation |
| 2.2.1 | Accesses and utilises evidence to guide clinical decisions |
| 2.3.2 | Considers the information obtained, the client and/or carer’s goals and evidence when formulating treatment options |
| 2.3.6 | Determines and justifies the design details of the orthosis/prosthesis prescription |
| 2.3.8 | Selects appropriate outcome measures |
| 2.5.1 | Adheres to legislative and organisational requirements for all documentation |
| 2.5.2 | Maintains legible, concise and accurate documentation using contemporary methods |
| 4.2.3 | Prescribes and designs orthosis/prosthesis to achieve optimal outcomes within the approved budget for client treatment |
| 4.3.2 | Participates in audit processes and quality improvement initiative |
| 5.3.3 | Recognises where further training is required to conduct competent practice |
| 5.1.2 | Identifies workplace hazards and acts to eliminate or reduce risks |
| 6.1.1 | Undertakes independent learning to further own knowledge and skills on a continuous basis |
| 6.1.2 | Shares skills and knowledge with health professional colleagues and students |
| 6.1.5 | Offers constructive feedback and assistance to other health professionals |
| 6.2.1 | Assesses and critically analyses sources of evidence |
| 6.2.2 | Demonstrates a systematic approach to analysis and decision making |
| 6.2.4 | Demonstrates knowledge of new techniques and technology relevant to orthotics/prosthetics |
| 6.1.3 | Participates in health professional training and research as opportunities arise |
| 6.2.5 | Critically and continuously evaluates practice |
| 6.2.3 | Integrates evidence and new learning into practice to improve health outcomes for clients |
Am I eligible to enrol in this course?
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Pre-requisites
HLT322 and enrolled in Program SC307 or SC367 with a Prosthetics & Orthotics Extended Major
Co-requisites
Not applicable
Anti-requisites
Not applicable
Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)
Clinical and technical skill in prosthetics and orthotics
How am I going to be assessed?
Grading Scale
Standard Grading (GRD)
| High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Details of early feedback on progress
In week 3, you will take part in a formative quiz to give you early feedback on progression
Assessment tasks
| Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
| All | 1 | Written Piece | Individual | 35% | 1500 words |
Week 4 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 2 | Artefact - Creative | Individual | 30% | Poster: 1000 words Presentation: 4 mins |
Week 7 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 3 | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 35% | 120 minutes |
Week 8 | Online Test (Quiz) |
| All - Assessment Task 1:Justification of Advanced Technologies | |
| Goal: | The goal of this task to have you provide convincing evidence that a proposed treatment is the most reasonable and necessary for a client using evidence and clinical reasoning. |
| Product: | Written Piece |
| Format: | A professional letter |
| Criteria: |
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| All - Assessment Task 2:Infographic on Advance Practice | |
| Goal: | The goal of this task is to have you research an advancing technology in P&O and present your findings to an audience. |
| Product: | Artefact - Creative |
| Format: | You will be required to produce a one-page infographic poster and present this via oral presentation in class |
| Criteria: |
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| All - Assessment Task 3:Final Examination | |
| Goal: | The final examination will allow you to display your knowledge of the topics presented within the 8 week session and how they relate to clinical care of evidence based practice. |
| Product: | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled |
| Format: | The final examination will consist of multiple choice, T/F, short answer questions on the topics presented in the course and will include long answer/essay questions. |
| Criteria: |
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Directed study hours
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
What resources do I need to undertake this course?
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Prescribed text(s) or course reader
Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.
| Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
| Required | Kevin C. Chui,Sheng-Che Yen,Milagros Jorge,Michelle M. Lusardi | 2019 | Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation | 4th | Saunders |
Specific requirements
You will be required to wear Program uniform, Student name badge, Student ID, approved pants, and closed toe shoes during client and/or professional guest encounters.
How are risks managed in this course?
What administrative information is relevant to this course?
Assessment: Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Assessment: Additional Requirements
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a. The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b. The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c. You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct
Assessment: Submission penalties
Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.
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Study help
For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.
If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.
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