Studying Prosthetics and Orthotics at Salford
25 TH APRIL 2020 MR. ROBERT FULFORD (MBA, BA, HND/Dip OPTEC, PGCAP) – ORTHOTIST AND PROGRAMME LEADER DR. MARTIN TWISTE (PhD, MSc, BSc, PGCAP) – PROSTHETIST MR. JAMES MAY (BA, BSc) - ORTHOTIST
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BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics Fast Facts • The degree offers a dual qualification in both disciplines Prosthetics and Orthotics • We are currently the only University in England that train and educate Prosthetists and Orthotists • There are an estimated 1.2 million people in the UK requiring an orthosis • There are approximately 65000 people requiring at least one artificial limb • All students who wish to follow a career path in P&O there are100% employment opportunities • We are looking for people who are intelligent and practical, with a strong motivation to help those in need • Holders of this degree are eligible to apply for registration on the HCPC register, to practice as autonomous clinicians
BSc Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics The course achieved a 97% overall student satisfaction rate in 2019 (University of Salford analysis of NSS 2019 data) 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, spine or head. Prosthetists and orthotists work with people of all ages and with different requirements.
Prosthetist A prosthetist provides artificial limbs (prostheses) for people who have had an amputation due to disease or trauma or who have been born without an arm or leg Pictures show Scanning, Casting, Rectification and Fitting
Orthotist An orthotist provides a splint/brace (Orthosis) for people who need part of their body supported, corrected or protected • An orthosis is an externally applied device to a body part that is affected by injury, illness and/ or deformity to promote independence. • They are usually fitted by an Orthotist, who is an Allied Health Professional registered with the Health and Care Professions Council • Common orthoses are foot orthoses, ankle foot orthoses, knee orthoses, and spinal orthoses
Overview of Programme and Assessment • 3 years full time with Integrated Clinical Placements in Year 1, 2 and 3 • Mixture of assessment types – Exams, Presentations, Vivas, Portfolios, Research and Essay Assignments • Students have patient contact from Week 4 of the first semester. • Students learn how to cast people and design a prescription for a prosthesis or Orthosis based on the patient’s needs. • We then go on to manufacture and fit these devices too.
Clinical Placements and Travel • Our placements are based across the UK - and overseas, if requested and available. • Placement locations are however limited within the UK, so flexibility is sometimes required. • We aim to accommodate students as best as we can. • Special dispensation is also considered, for example those with dependents, disabilities and other unique circumstances • There are also opportunities to do voluntary work in Africa and Uganda. •
Job Satisfaction • Using new technology to Enhance Lives • Improve mobility and quality of life • Get paid for doing something truly worthwhile
Modules Studied Over 3 years Level 4 Semester 1 Level 4 Semester 2 • Our “New” Programme is Launching this Module Title Credits Module Title Credits year. Introduction to Collaborative 20 Materials, Manufacturing and Design 20 Professional Practice Introduction to P&O Practice 20 General P&O Practice 20 • It is currently going through University Anatomy and Physiology 20 Introduction to Motion Analysis 20 and HCPC approval. Total 120 credits for the year Intermediate Terminating Qualification Level 4 = Certificate in Higher Education • We have re-designed , modernized and Level 5 Semester 1 Level 5 Semester 2 Module Title Credits Module Title Credits updated our programme to meet the Clinical Pathologies & 20 Motion Analysis & Research Methods 20 changing needs of our industry and our Presentations Further P&O Practice 1 20 Further P&O Practice 2 20 Students Clinical Governance 20 Assessment & Management of Complex Cases 20 • We will be introducing more content, new Intermediate Terminating Qualification Level 5 = Diploma in Higher Education technologies and more digital content to Level 6 Semester 1 Level 6 Semester 2 Module Title Credits maximize and enhance the quality of Into Employment 20 your experience during your time with us. Dissertation 20 Group Wk 1-Wk 8 (13 weeks) Wk 9 - Wk23 (13 weeks) Wk 24 - Wk 42 (13 weeks) A Orthotic Placement Prosthetic Placement 40 each B Orthotic Placement Prosthetic Placement 40 each C Prosthetic Placement Orthotic Placement 40 each
Busy and Varied Programme Level 4 Semester 1 Level 4 Semester 2 Module Title Credits Module Title Credits Introduction to 20 Materials, Manufacturing and 20 Collaborative Professional Design Practice Introduction to P&O 20 General P&O Practice 20 Practice Anatomy and Physiology 20 Introduction to Motion Analysis 20 Total 120 credits for the year Intermediate Terminating Qualification Level 4 = Certificate in Higher Education
Usual Entry Requirements • 120 UCAS Points • Typical grades BBB • To include one subject of mathematics or science, or engineering ideally. • But we are always keen to hear from students with different qualifications and qualities • 40-45 students per cohort • (You of course have offers already!) Graduation Salary Points Band Previous Minimum years of 2019/2020 Annual Value (£) spine point experience Band 5 16 Less than 1 year 24,214 Band 6 21 Less than 1 year 30,401 Band 7 26 Less than 1 year 37, 570
It is a Practical & Rewarding Career Becky’s Story?
THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE • It’s uncertain times for everyone and the current Pandemic poses a great risk to our health, our well being, our economy and our educations. • We understand these concerns and the distress it is causing and offer our support and sympathy to all those that need it. • Whilst we acknowledge that our health and that of each other is most important at this time, we have been thinking about our role as a higher education institution A recent Student Hut Whitepaper from March 2020 found that:
OUR UNIVERSITY’S REPSONSE We want to help: our students, our industry, our partners, our hospitals, our communities – and you! • The School of Health and Society at Salford is one of the largest in the UK. We want to help the NHS and the general public • We have opened our doors to provide training to clinical staff who will be working in the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North West. • We have donated our PPE equipment to the NHS • We were involved in a local ‘United We Stream’ Entertainment event. Our own Digital Media Production Team provided the technical expertise. • Our Maker Space team have a prototype 90% sterilisable visor, with testing currently undertaken by Salford Royal (NHS), with the aim of using local commercial fabricators to produce 75 visors per day. • Before the first week of lockdown had begun, we also handed over a much-needed testing machine to armed forces personnel who transferred the kit to a company tasked by the government with upping the number of COVID-19 tests that can be carried out.
OUR INDUSTRY’S REPSONSE • Our Professional body in this country, BAPO (British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists), have recently produced and published some guidelines for Virtual Assessments • These guidelines allow us to remotely work with and treat certain users who rely on our expertise and our devices • Many of our colleagues not just in P&O but also the University have also been re-deployed and are being seconded on a voluntary basis to other roles to help the NHS during the crisis too.
OUR PROGRAMME’S REPSONSE • We have converted our material for online and distance learning • We have converted assignments and examinations for use on digital software to allow students to continue allow them to progress and graduate • We are offering online revision and drop-in sessions for students to support them with their learning • We are using our online communication channels to support our students and to keep them updated • We are also working with industry partners and granting students access to online Webinars, to keep them engaged with our profession too. • We aim to be here and to welcome you, when it is safe to do so
Any Questions? Admissions tutor; JAMES MAY j.w.may1@salford.ac.uk
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