Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University

La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) prepares you to become a skilled healthcare professional specializing in addressing physical and functional impairments. Starting in your first year, you'll gain hands-on experience through clinical placements at both La Trobe's on-campus facilities and external locations. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, along with prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design, and manufacturing. The honors program offers two pathways: industry-focused or research-oriented, where you'll undertake either a significant industry project or a research thesis in your final years.
Combine bioscience and public health knowledge with specialized prosthetics and orthotics expertise
Effectively share specialized knowledge by collaborating with diverse professional and non-professional groups across various cultural and clinical environments. Develop, execute, and assess personalized prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans based on clinical evaluations and evidence-based practices. Continuously evaluate your professional approach to enhance patient care through targeted skill development. Utilize technical and interpersonal abilities to create, deliver, and assess comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic services