Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 94 with 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): N/A
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 80% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 65 with no communicative skill score less than 58.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in any component.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in any component.
With La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) you can become a qualified health professional with expertise in treating people's physical and functional limitations. From first year, you'll undertake clinical placements and experiences both on campus in La Trobe's prosthetic and orthotic facilities and at external sites. You'll study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication. Honours is offered in two streams: industry and research. You'll complete either a major industry-relevant honours project or a research honours project in the final years of the course.
You'll learn:
Prosthetics and orthotics
Learn the theoretical basis and clinical practice of prosthetic and orthotic management, including treatment, assessment and prescriptions in children and adults.
Research
Gain an appreciation for research in prosthetics and orthotics by examining research designs, data and how it translates to consumers.
Clinical skills
Practice the assessment, prescription, manufacture and fit of prostheses and orthoses in a variety of clinical environments.
Healthcare
Discover the importance of wellbeing in a person's healthcare journey and how health professionals can work together to achieve the best outcomes.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.
CRICOS code 0100798
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As a trained prosthesis and orthotic professional, you could find employment in a variety of roles, such as:
Public health
Become an integral member of healthcare teams in hospitals, aged care facilities and rehabilitation centres.
Private practice
Use your knowledge and skills in private prosthetic-orthotic facilities and other agencies.
Research and design
Graduates may also work for commercial companies that design and manufacture devices for people with disability.
Professional recognition
La Trobe's Prosthetics and Orthotics courses have consistently received professional accreditation. Our new course, the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours), is currently seeking accreditation with the Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) may be eligible to apply for membership with Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). Professional membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
530 AUD/year
