Prosthetics What’s it about?
Prosthetists and orthotists deal with the assessment, diagnosis and management of the whole of the body. Prosthetists provide artificial limbs (prostheses) to people who have all or part of a natural limb missing. Orthotists provide supportive braces and splints (orthoses) to people with various conditions of the limbs or spine. Prosthetists and orthotists work with people of all ages and with different requirements.
What will I learn?
The programme combines the study of the human body with the effects of forces on the body (biomechanics), and the materials and methods used in making prostheses and orthoses.
You will learn how to assess, diagnose and treat people requiring prosthetic and orthotic care. The strong practical emphasis will be taught in conjunction with relevant theory and background information. Evidence-based practice and other health care concepts will also be studied during the programme.
You will have the opportunity to learn through placements in prosthetic and orthotic clinics across the country. As you move through the programme, you will gradually require a greater depth of learning and increased competency in dealing with people, meeting their needs and deciding on the most effective treatment that may be offered.
Modules include: • Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
• Anatomy and Physiology • Introduction to Motion Analysis
To ensure practice within our programme meets legal requirements, you will be asked to give consent prior to taking part in any activities that may affect your health and safety status – for example, role play activities to practise clinical techniques.
Successful applications are also subject to satisfactory health and Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) clearance.
How will I learn?
You will experience a range of learning approaches such as lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, problem-based learning, clinical placements, group discussion and self directed study.
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The programme has its own purpose-built facilities including a clinic room, plaster room and workshop. You will be able to use our movement analysis laboratories which contain specialised equipment for testing and diagnosis.
Can I get work experience?
Yes, clinical placements form a central part of the programme. On these you will be working with prosthetists, orthotists, technicians and other health care staff in a hospital environment. The placement centres are located all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are also a small number of overseas placements. You may have to temporarily relocate from Salford for your placements.
There are opportunities to study abroad. Currently we have students studying on placement in Ireland and Norway.
What about funding?
If you are a UK or EU student you will have your tuition fees paid for you by the NHS. UK students will also qualify to apply for a means-tested NHS bursary. UK students are eligible to apply for NHS bursaries, irrespective of whether you have previously obtained a loan from your Local Education Authority (LEA). Overseas students must be self-funded. Should you choose to take a placement abroad in another European country you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Erasmus programme.
Where can I get a job?
There is currently a worldwide shortage of prosthetists and orthotists so career prospects for this programme are very good. Prosthetists and orthotists work within the NHS either for commercial orthotics and prosthetics companies contracted to the NHS or directly for the NHS. Other graduates have chosen to work abroad, in research or in private practice. Jobs are predominantly advertised through the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).
As a student you can become an associate member of the BAPO. On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council. You may also become a student member of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) and become involved in professional issues on a global scale.
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• One of the only two universities in the UK offering this programme
• Combines the study of the body with engineering principles
• A rewarding and practical career with development opportunities
Typical entry requirements 280 UCAS points
Specific requirements: GSCE: five passes with grades A to C including English Language and Maths (grade B required for Maths) Advanced GCE level: Must include Maths, Physics or Engineering (at grade C) plus another science subject at minimum grade C
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time
Average teaching contact time: 25 hours per week
Assessment: Practical work, essays, projects, written and viva exams, clinical assessments and portfolios
Programme code/s: B984
Employment and/or further study
93% of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from College of Health & Social Care +44 (0)845 234 0184
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