PTY-40078 - 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

To assist students in understanding the relevance and importance of continuing professional development, reflection and professionalism in their preparation for practice as a Prosthetist or Orthotist. The module will clarify required foundational knowledge relating to basic science which underpins the study of P&O, including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
The module will then enable students to reflect, identify individual learning needs/ knowledge gaps and propose a targeted action plan.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the role of reflective practice, CPD (Continued Professional Development) and lifelong learning within healthcare.: 1,2
Evaluate the importance of professionalism, ethics, and governance in healthcare.: 1,2
Critically analyse the importance of effective communication skills in enhancing health professional practice.: 1,2
Integrate and apply knowledge of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological anatomy and physiology in healthy individuals.: 1
Integrate and apply knowledge of lower limb and spinal anatomy and physiology and biomechanical concepts.: 1

Study hours

30 hours of practical training
~10 hours of synchronous lectures
~10 hours tutorials/ small group working/ formative assessment reflection writing and MCQ practice
90 hours independent learning/ directed study
10 hours of asynchronous lectures

School Rules

Students will be encouraged to complete the "Pre-Arrival work Package" wherever possible before starting this Transition module.

Description of Module Assessment