PTY-30080 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This placement module forms part of the MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings. This placement will be undertaken within a three week manufacturing setting to enable the student to understand the importance of the patient prescription documentation and determine/ discern optimal materials for that prescription.
Practice Placement 3 builds on general communication and professional experience gained in the previous placements. Manufacturing content is introduced earlier in the MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics programme and enables the student through practice experience to further develop and apply knowledge and skills.
The module aims to prepare the student to work in diverse healthcare settings whilst also develop transferable skills (i.e. multidisciplinary team working, leadership and advance communication) that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties.
Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO)

This modules aim to enable the student to gain comprehension and understanding relating to the different properties of materials used in P&O, to facilitate student understanding of the importance of accurate prescription in P&O practice, to develop and reflect upon their personal and professional behaviour and modify appropriately in light of their learning. With the support of practice educators the student will develop P&O knowledge and skills in a relevant external setting to include exposure to observing, analysing and implementing both effective assessment strategies and evidence-based P&O interventions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically reflect and compare aspects of terminology, effective communication and interactions with different manufacturing professionals (and where appropriate, service users and carers/ members of the inter-professional team): 1
Formulate and justify reasoning for P&O prescription for manufacturing purposes with a practice educator: 1
Handle and record (with guidance) information with due regard to professional and regulatory guidance/ requirements, placement base policies and legal and ethical requirements: 1
Using simple reasoning skills, differentiate between different materials used in P&O practice and justify their use in different service user situations.: 1
Demonstrate self management skills by beginning to manage own learning on placement; planning, organising and prioritising work/ placement activities: 1
Demonstrate comprehension, understanding and application of the HCPC Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students and BAPO Standards of Best Practice.: 1
Identify and document anonymised service user examples of innovation in P&O assessment / provision.: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours:
20 tutor-led hours which includes:
~18 hours lectures
~2 hours workshops, tutorials
112 hours of placement learning
Independent Study
18 hours of independent study
Students will be encouraged to undertake self-directed study throughout the placement as required

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment