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National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics Department of Biomedical Engineering Mini Lecture: Prosthetics and Orth

National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics Department of Biomedical Engineering Mini Lecture: Prosthetics and Orthotics Christine McMonagle Teaching Fellow & Academic Selector, NCPO. What is Prosthetics and Orthotics?

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National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics Department of Biomedical Engineering Mini Lecture: Prosthetics and Orth

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  1. National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics Department of Biomedical Engineering Mini Lecture: Prosthetics and Orthotics Christine McMonagle Teaching Fellow & Academic Selector, NCPO

  2. What is Prosthetics and Orthotics? ……an important career that can have a beneficial effect on other people’s lives ….a specialist field … …combining engineering with medical knowledge

  3. …in the designing and fitting of external medical devices to the limbs and spine …..using an understanding of the biomechanics of normal gait ………and abnormal gait……

  4. A prosthetist: Health Professional who…… provides patients with a replacement for a limb lost through disease, accident or congenital deformity analyses the functional loss prescribes the most suitable prosthesis to meet the client’s requirements

  5. An orthotist: Health Professional who…… assesses the patient’s needs in a wide range of conditions (stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy, diabetes, ….) analyses the problem designs and fits the most suitable orthosis (brace) to provide support to the body or limbs

  6. The prosthetist/orthotist assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages a broad range of problems associated with the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems works collaboratively with other health-care professionals to provide integrated treatment

  7. the prosthetist/orthotist understands the anatomy and dynamics of the human body enjoys working with people

  8. the prosthetist/orthotist …..and appreciates their psychological, social and cultural needs

  9. Specialisms Prosthetics • Upper limb/ lower limb • High activity prosthetics • Paediatrics Orthotics • Upper limb/ lower limb/ spinal • Paediatrics • The diabetic foot • Stroke and neurological conditions

  10. BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics • Subjects:- • Professional & Technical Skills • Communication/ role play/ workshop • Human Biological Sciences • Anatomy/ Physiology/ Pathology • Principles of Prosthetics and Orthotics Design • Biomechanics/ electronics/ graphics • Health Services Research • Statistics/ ethics/ research methodology • Inter-Professional Learning at GCU with 8 other AHPs • Prosthetic and Orthotic Science • Assessment/ shape capture / modification/ manufacture/ fitting

  11. BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics 4 year course with 2 semesters each year Years 1, 2 and 3 based in the University of Strathclyde (some classes in Glasgow Caledonian University) Year 3 & 4 include two 4-month clinical placements Project (year 4)

  12. Clinical Practice Placements 2 x 4-month placements in the 3rd and 4th year Locations throughout: Scotland England Ireland Wales Norway Sweden

  13. MSci in Prosthetics and Orthotics • Optional 5th year for top students • Focus on research • Aims to develop leaders in the field • Additional specialism • MSc Thesis

  14. BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics good group dynamics combining: Clinical theory in practice Technical skills

  15. Career prospects • National and International shortage of Prosthetists and Orthotists • Excellent career prospects (UK, rest of world, particularly USA) • Prosthetic and Orthotic graduates work mainly within the NHS • employed directly by the NHS or • company contracted to provide P/O clinical services to the NHS • private practice • Advanced clinical practice • Management • Research • Education

  16. Entry Requirements SQA HighersAAAB, or AABBB including Maths and Physics (plus Human Biology preferred if possible). GCE A LevelsABB, including Maths and at least one further science subject.Second-year Entry: Not offered. Irish Leaving Certificate AAABB including Maths and Physics Other QualificationsApplicants with alternative qualifications are welcome to apply.

  17. National Centre Graduates

  18. National Centre Graduates

  19. Accreditation Undergraduate Programme is: • approved by Health and Care Professions Council HCPC (License to practice in UK) http://www.hcpc-uk.org/ • has accreditation from International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics at Category 1 level http://www.ispoint.org/

  20. Complete University Guide- ranked no. 1 Medical Technologies at Strathclyde has ranked Number 1 in the Complete University Guide (CUG) subject league table Medical Technologies include • Prosthetics & Orthotics • Biomedical Engineering • Rehabilitation Studies

  21. 3rd September Tour of NCPO at 2pm Meet at reception http://www.strath.ac.uk/biomedeng/ Contact: christine.mcmonagle@strath.ac.uk

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