BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde

This class provides you with a basic grounding in the theory & application of the broad engineering sciences that underpin prosthetic & orthotic practice.

This class provides you with knowledge and skills so that you may adopt systematic approaches to gathering and interpreting information from a wide range of sources.

This class will give you a general understanding of key concepts in human anatomy and general pathophysiology to act as a basis for discussion in this and subsequent modules. The physiology and pathophysiology of skin and cardiovascular system pathologies are examined in detail. The basic changes in metabolism that occur in diabetes are studied.

The class will introduce you to current developments of policy and processes that direct the delivery of health and social care. It will enable you to identify key principles of partnership working through an awareness of the qualities and attributes of Health and Social care professionals.

Professional aspects: develop a patient-centred approach to the clinical practice of prosthetics and orthotics, develop interpersonal and communication skills, develop self-awareness and peer feedback, develop lifelong learning skills. Technical aspects: equip you with basic practical skills required for prosthetic and orthotic science modules and clinical/technical service delivery.

You'll develop knowledge, understanding and clinical skills in lower limb prosthetics and orthotics practice and patient management. This module includes an introduction to practical clinical skills and trans-tibial, ankle disarticulation and partial foot prosthetic science.

This class aims to help you develop a patient-centred approach to the clinical practice of prosthetics and orthotics, enhance interpersonal and communication skills, and encourage exploration of ethical and moral issues in the provision of prosthetic and orthotic services within the wider healthcare context.

This class will provide knowledge of the aetiology and pathogenesis of congenital disorders, the physiology and pathophysiology of the nervous system, and the detailed anatomy of the upper limb and spinal column and cord.

Builds on the basic grounding provided on Principles of Prosthetic and Orthotic Design 1. You'll learn to generalise the approaches & methodologies adopted in year 1 to a broader case set.

This class will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of lower limb prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation and management based on a patient centred approach. You'll gain knowledge of the basic and advanced clinical and technical requirements of becoming a competent and professional practitioner.

In preparation for your clinical placements.

You'll take an elective class of your own choice.

This class will provide knowledge of the structure and functioning of skeletal muscle tissue. The effects of exercise on the respiratory, cardiovascular and skeletal muscle systems will be considered. You'll develop an understanding of the pathophysiological changes underlying conditions affecting locomotion. Selected pathologies of particular relevance to prosthetic and orthotic practice will be covered in depth, including stroke, diabetes and contractures.

The aim of this class is to develop your skills to recognise and respond to the trends that shape prosthetics & orthotics.

This class aims to give you the knowledge and practical application of: Upper Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics (all levels), Spinal Orthotics (all levels), Case Studies (assessing complex multi-level patients), Applied Health Services Research (statistics, research ethics and research methodology).

Students are required to undertake two periods of clinical placement; one in prosthetics and one in orthotics. Each placement is for a minimum of 4 months. You're placed in approved clinical facilities under the direction of a designated supervisor.

Assessment: Clinical work-based learning is assessed in a clinical setting.

Students are required to undertake two periods of clinical placement; one in prosthetics and one in orthotics. Each placement is for a minimum of 4 months. You're placed in approved clinical facilities under the direction of a designated supervisor.

Assessment: Clinical work-based learning is assessed in a clinical setting.

This project is intended to develop the skills of critical appraisal, analysis, review of the literature and presentation skills at level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics degree programme.

Assessment: Final projects are presented as part of a graduate show each year.

The class builds on the introduction to upper limb prosthetics studied in Prosthetics and Orthotics Science 3. You'll gain knowledge of advanced clinical and technical aspects required to become a competent and professional practitioner.

The class builds on the introduction to ankle, knee and hip disarticulation prosthetics studied in Prosthetics and Orthotics Science 1, 2 and 3. You'll gain knowledge of advanced clinical and technical aspects required to become a competent and professional practitioner.

The class builds on the introduction to prosthetics socket design, components and materials studied in Prosthetics and Orthotics Science 1, 2 and 3. You'll gain knowledge of advanced clinical and technical aspects required to become a competent and professional practitioner.

This class helps you to acquire the knowledge and understanding of the sciences which underpin the orthotic management of common spinal deformities. In addition, you'll formulate and analyse treatment protocol for management of these patient groups.

This class will present a multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach to the orthotic management of neurological disorders, enable students to synthesise and analyse their knowledge of the role of lower limb orthoses in the management of neurological disorders, and review the available evidence base for orthotic intervention in neurological disorders.

The course will help you to gain knowledge of the core principles of clinical governance, practical and clinically relevant lessons on improving healthcare services from current national and international work, and relevant references and reading.

This class will give you an appreciation of the methods and levels of accuracy of those gait assessment techniques that are currently available. They range from the simple to the sophisticated, (or the inexpensive to the costly), and the advantages and limitations of each will be explored. The module will help you to develop an awareness and practical understanding of the interpretation of the data and its relevance to clinically observed conditions.

You'll gain the knowledge and understanding of the sciences which underpin the orthotic management of the diabetic foot. This class builds on the knowledge gained from an introduction to the orthotic management of the diabetic foot in Prosthetics & Orthotics Science 2. In addition, you'll formulate and analyse treatment protocol for management of this patient group.

The class builds on the introduction to prosthetics socket design, components and materials studied in Prosthetics & Orthotics Science 1, 2 and 3. You'll gain knowledge of advanced clinical and technical aspects required to become a competent and professional practitioner. The class will build on the cross-curricular links with other relevant and complimentary modules.