PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC

Component inspection course (BASIC)

Course aims:
At the completion of the course all participants will have:

A knowledge of basic structural mechanical theory and its application in the field of prosthetics and orthotics
An understanding of concern and an ability to recognizse areas of potential failure in prosthetic and orthotic products
The ability to conduct basic non-destructive investigative tests to assist in the decision of continued use of prosthetic and orthotic components

Course content:
The course will cover topics which will include:

Mechanical and structural theory
Fibre composites and thermoplastics
Types of failure
Stress concentrations
Investigation and crack detection
A future advanced course is planned

Course method:
Lectures, demonstrations and group participation sessions. Participants will be registered, assessed and issued a certificate. REHABTech keeps a register of all professionals who have successfully completed this course.REGISTRATION FEE:
Includes a manual covering course information and additional literature. Participants are expected to bring with them examples of component failures for analysis during this course. After registration participants will be sent a manual which they are expected to study prior to the course. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Prosthetists, Orthotists, Technicians
DATE: To be advised
TIME: 8.30am - 6.00 pm LOCATION: Adelaide (Ralac Orthotics & Prosthetics, Daw Park) To be confirmed
Hobart (Orthotic & Prosthetic Services Tasmania, Hobart) To be confirmed
Melbourne (Can be conducted in your facility by negotiation)
COST: $150 (early registration discounts may apply)
Free for REHAB Tech Supporters
CODE: 018

Further information can be obtained by contacting: REHABTech email rehab.tech@eng.monash.edu.au
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260-294 Kooyong Rd.,Caulfield, Vic. AUSTRALIA.3162 Tel. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1960 Fax. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1077 REHABTech: A part of the Centre For Biomedical Engineering,Department of Electrical And Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University , Australia.