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

This is a transition module laying foundations to introduce P&O specific principles and practice. The module also introduces the student to the principles of professionalism (including communication) and attitudes and behaviours required as health professionals.
The student will begin to appreciate the role of the Prosthetist and Orthotist (P&O) in a multidisciplinary healthcare team and have awareness of P&O service provision in different settings.
Required baseline knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics for a Prosthetist and Orthotist will be taught.

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.: 2
Evaluate the importance of professionalism, ethics, and governance in healthcare.: 2
Critically analyse the importance of effective communication skills in enhancing health professional practice.: 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

53 tutor-led hours which includes:
~ 11 hours lectures,
~ 37.75 hours workshops, seminars, tutorials,
~ 2.25 hours of assessment preparation.
~ 2 hours directed self-study;
97 hours of independent study which includes:
~ 77 hours self-directed study;
~ 20 hours of assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment