OT3003 - Principles of Design for Therapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

The topics covered in this subject will develop practical experience in materials management, design and the application of theoretical models and principles to the needs of the client. Topics include but are not limited to: access and mobility in all environments; the use of mobility aids; assistive devices, their design and adaption; principles and practice of orthotics (splinting) and prosthetics and principles of compression therapy and application to clinical diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an ability to prescribe and adapt mobility devices and the environment for safe independent living;
• demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and good record keeping and reporting;
• demonstrate the application of physical principles, biomechanics of muscle and junction function to movement and mobility, both independent and assisted;
• show an understanding of basic electrical and mechanical principles and their application to assistive technologies including computer systems and AAC;
• show an understanding of orthotics and pressure garments.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

OT2003 and OT2004

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Trish Wielandt.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (30%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.