Course image ORT 2351: PROSTHETIC SCIENCE III
TRIMESTER 2
ORT 2351: PROSTHETIC SCIENCE III

This module will equip you with knowledge and skills of lower limb prosthetics.

It provides knowledge and skills on assessment of amputees, prescription and manufacturing processes of Knee disarticulation prosthesis & Hip disarticulation prosthesis

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TRIMESTER 2
ORT2254: BIOMECHANICS AND TECHNOLOGY II

Course image ORT2356: PROSTHETIC SCIENCES II
TRIMESTER 2
ORT2356: PROSTHETIC SCIENCES II

ORGANIZATION OF THE MODULE

  1. Module code: ORT2155
  2. Mode title: PROSTHETIC SCIENCE II
  3. Year: 2                                   Semester: 1
  4. Credits: 20
  5. First year presentation: 2014/2015     Administering School:  School of Health Sciences – SHS
  6. Pre-requisite or requisite modules: Prosthetic science 1
  7. Allocation of Study and teaching hours

 

  1. MODULE TITLE:  PROSTHETIC SCIENCE II

 

Code No.

UNITS

Credits

Allocation of Hours

 

 

20

Theory

Self Study

Practical

Total

OTR2155

Trans-femoral prostheses

20

3

 

17

200

 

200

 

  1. UNIT TITLE: TRANS-FEMORAL PROSTHESES

 

Aims of the unit
  • To enable the learner to manufacture and apply different types Trans-femoral prostheses.

Indicative Content

 

  • Clinical activity – Assessment, prescription, fitting and check-out activities within the clinic team
  • Measurement
  • Negative mould-taking and positive cast rectification,
  • Construction / manufacturing Trans-femoral prostheses (by using different types of sockets, components and technologies like PP, Resin etc) assembly, alignment and fitting of Exoskeletal and Endoskeletal prostheses

Learning Objectives

At the end of module, the learner will be able to:

Knowledge
  • Discuss the different types of materials used in the manufacturing of Trans-femoral prostheses.
  • Identify different levels of Trans-femoral amputations
  • Identify the different types of Trans-femoral prosthetic foot components.
  • Differentiate different types of Trans-femoral prostheses and their suspension systems
  • Describe the process of assembling / proper alignment of Trans-femoral prostheses

Competencies and Skills
  • Demonstrate skills to handle clients and conduct physical examination
  • Ability to clinically evaluate / assess client needs
  • Evaluate/assess clinically the different levels of Trans-femoral amputations
  • Ability to formulate and prepare treatment plan
  • Carryout proper techniques of manufacturing different types of Trans-femoral Prostheses

Attitude
  • Recognize the importance of knowledge in manufacturing of Trans-femoral  prostheses in the management of lower limb amputee

Learning and teaching strategy / Method
  • Interactive Lecture / Tutorials discussions, group discussion, demonstrations  and practicals and seminars / workshops

Assessment strategy

Theory  - ---% 

Informal – Individual learning process

  • Study skills assessment - Individual and group assignments / presentations

 

Formal Tests and examinations (MCQs, Essays, Orals and practicals).

  •  Continuous assessment tests (Assignments, tests,) = 50 %
  • End of module assessment (Exam) = 50 %

Assessment pattern

Component

Weight (%)

Learning objectives covered

In- course assessment

25%

 

Assignment / Test

25%

 

Final assessment

50%

 

Strategy for feedback and learners support during module
  • Assignment feedback
  • Email and tell number of lecturers and module leader will be provided to learners.

 

Teaching /Technical assistance

Lectures, class presentations

Recommended Reading / Indicative resources / references

. TF - CSPO 2008

Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation 2020, fourth edition

. ICRC TF manufacturing guidelines