Program Overview

Unit of Study PDT20002 - Orthoses and Bracing

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• AQF level: 7
• Level of learning: Intermediate
• Former School/College: Former School of Health and Human Sciences
• Pre-requisites:
  • BIO20002 - Biomechanics of Gait
  • PDT30002 - Lower Limb Medicine I
  • PDT72001 - Lower Limb Assessment I
• Enrolment information: This unit contains laboratory activities and/or professional experience learning that require students to fulfil certain vaccination and compliance requirements prior to attending.

Unit Description

Develops student knowledge of the mechanics of abnormal foot function and methods of intervention to prevent injury, treat pathology, and optimise gait and mobility.

Unit Content

• Orthomechanical therapy in clinical practice
• Materials science
• Orthotic manufacture

Availabilities

Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

On Completion of This Unit, Students Should Be Able To:

1. Describe the role of orthomechanical therapies in the treatment of lower limb pathology
2. Evaluate the evidence for the practice of orthomechanical therapy
3. Critique theoretical models of lower limb orthomechanical therapy
4. Describe the characteristics and uses of materials and techniques used in the manufacture of orthotic devices
5. Demonstrate practical techniques in orthomechanical therapy
6. Incorporate orthomechanical intervention into treatment plans

Prescribed Learning Resources

Session 2

• Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.
• Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Graduate Attributes

• GA1: Intellectual rigour - A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.
• GA2: Creativity - An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges.
• GA3: Ethical practice - A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices.
• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline - Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings.
• GA5: Lifelong learning - The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning.
• GA6: Communication and social skills - The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings.
• GA7: Cultural competence - An ability to engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings.