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PTY-40082 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

PTY-40082 - Prosthetics and Orthotics Management
Coordinator: Naveed Ahmed Room: MAC1.29 Tel: +44 1782 7 34109
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module forms part of the MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares graduates for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings.
This module prepares the student for practice in a healthcare/ industry setting applying knowledge and developing practical skills to enable the student to start to manage a patient requiring a prosthesis or orthosis.

Aims
To build upon the Essentials of Prosthetics and Orthotics Assessment module and introduce students to the foundations of prescription, technical design, fabrication and provision of P&O devices in core areas of practice with a particular focus on the lower limb.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pty-40082/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Synthesize anatomy and pathophysiology knowledge and evaluate assessment findings, to propose a problem list which meets the needs and goals of the service user/s.: 1
From the analysis of assessment, develop and design an evidence-based service user-centred treatment plan (to include rehabilitation where appropriate).: 1
Synthesize knowledge relating to components, design features and the properties of materials used to justify the fabrication materials selected when providing P&O devices.: 1
Fabricate or prescribe P&O devices safely and effectively, and relate technical understanding in relation to fit and function.: 1
Based on the analysis of case scenarios /expert patients, evaluate and debate the fit and function of P&O devices, and relate the ability to adjust the fit when providing devices, to take account of an individual's diverse needs.: 1
Revise alignment of a lower limb P&O device to alter ground reaction forces to optimise gait patterns.: 1

Study hours

Active Learning Hours include:
Practical Class ~ 50 hours
Lectures (In-Situ/Synchronous Online) ~ 24 hours
Tutorials/Seminars ~ 16 hours
Independent Study include:
Preparation for tutorials/seminars ~ 16 hours
Review of all material, preparation and completion of Assessment ~ 44 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 100%
1 hour interactive practical exam: assessment, prescription and rectification of a service user device.
A campus-based practical exam starting with 30 mins preparation time planning a management plan from a sample of seen paper service-user scenarios. Followed by a 30 min interactive practical exam when students will discuss and justify their proposed management strategies, critically analyse relevant anatomy and patho-physiology, justify components and materials used and demonstrate skills to rectify/ adjust devices to optimise service-user gait patterns.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025