Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module forms part of the second year of the MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics programme at Keele, an innovative programme of study which prepares graduates for clinical practice in contemporary health and industry settings. The module will introduce students to the latest technology supporting the P&O professions, preparing them for practice in 21st century healthcare.
Aims
This module aims to ensure students are aware of, understand and can evaluate the role of advancing innovative technologies within P&O. This will enable them, as graduates, to critically review the evidence, assimilate, and appropriately promote further development of innovation from within the profession.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Critically evaluate different casting options for the most common upper and lower limb prostheses. : 1,2Justify methods of movement data capture/ analysis used in some clinical practice and for research.: 1,2Distinguish and propose advantages of advancement of P&O manufacturing materials used in P&O innovations in clinical practice.: 1,2Critically evaluate different measurement and fabrication adjustment for the most common upper and lower limb orthoses.: 1,2
40 hours of teaching include:~25 hours of practical sessions,~08 hours of synchronous lectures~05 hours of tutorials/ small group working,~ 02 hours of assessment practice110 hours independent which includes:~80 hours of self-directed study,~20 hours of directed self-study,~10 hours of assessment preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Workbook weighted 40%Work book of patient cases where innovative P&O techniques been observed from practice placements
2: Research Report weighted 60%Critical report