| CODE | POD5055 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Foundations of Design in Orthotics and Prosthetics 2 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Podiatry | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces the student to the various materials that are used in the design and fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The student will explore in detail the chemical and physical properties, as well as the behaviour of such materials which will include, amongst others, polymers, metals, natural materials, composite materials and adhesives. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit aims to deliver the student a sound knowledge of the various materials that are used in the design and fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices, so that as orthotists/prosthetists they will be become expert in their fields, and always come up with the optimal design for the patients' needs. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - critically analyse the engineering properties of materials; - comprehensively explore the chemical and physical properties of materials such as thermoplastics, rubbers, metals, composite materials, natural materials and adhesives; - critically analyse how such materials behave under different environmental conditions; - critically demonstrate a full understanding of how these materials can be used in orthotic/prosthetic design and fabrication. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - optimally select materials appropriately when designing an orthotic/prosthetic device; - critically and analytically determine the appropriateness of a material used to fabricate orthotic/prosthetic devices; - systematically communicate appropriate design instructions to third parties who will fabricate the device; - critically experiment with the different material devices in both clinical and research settings; - thoroughly disseminate to the device users appropriate instructions about the care of the device. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: .P. Benham, R.J. Crawford, C.G. Armstrong. (1996) Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 2nd Ed. Longman. (Available at UoM Main library) |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: First degree with minimum 2nd class honours in a medical or healthcare subject | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Roderick Abdilla Daphne Attard Jesmond Attard (Co-ord.) Maria Cardona Ruben Gatt Maurice Grech Joseph Grima Matthew Xuereb |
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