This module will be taught in 2 hour practical per week. The practical class will comprise of demonstration and instruction in the performing and administration of strapping techniques and foot postural assesment. The primary focus however will be on developing students’ practical skills in the application and postural assessment
Module Aim:
To provide the student with the practical and knowledge in the competent application of strapping techniques to joints and soft tissue injuries. To provide the student with the basic principles in foot postural assessment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate a clear knowledge and the appropriate competent application of strapping techniques to various joint and soft tissues injuries.
LO2
Demonstrate the scientific knowledge and application in foot postural assessment.
LO3
Recognise the most common foot pathomechanical dysfunctions
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Successful completion of year 2 or equivalent
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Section A.1
Explanation and approriate use of different technique and different products.
Section A.2
Demostrate the correct strapping technique depending on the stage of healing.
Section A.3
Demostrate the competent and effective use of strapping with regards pre application, application and post application
Section A.4
Demostrate the competent strapping techniques used for various joint and soft tissue injuries.
Section A.9
Demonstrate the correct application for foot postural assessment.
Section A.10
Identify foot pathomechanical dysfunction.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Practical
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Presentation
No Description
3
30.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical exam
1,2
70.00
Sem 1 End
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment