WESLEY PRYOR

Wesley Pryor.

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (Hons.)

Career objective: To provide the highest quality service to the field of prosthetics & orthotics and its consumers through research & participation in clinical practice in a progressive & challenging environment.

Personal Details:

D.O.B: 14-08-1977

Address: 8 Hunter St. Hawthorn,

VIC, 3122

Ph: (03) 9479 5594 (b/h)

0417 525 153 (mob)

email: [email protected]

Tertiary Qualifications:

1996-1999 National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics (NCPO) LaTrobe University

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (Hons.)

Achieved 1^st Class Honours Grade for thesis entitled 'The effect of Prosthesis Alignment Changes on Motor Pattern Symmetry and Dual-Task Performance in Transtibial Amputees.'

Awarded LaTrobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarship for PhD Candidature.

Employment History:

March 2000- present National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics

Associate Lecturer in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Demonstration of casting, modification, fabrication and alignment of transtibial prostheses for 3^rd year P&O students

Assessment of Clinical Examinations for final year students
Involved assessment of clinical skills, requiring a developed understanding of subjective and objective patient assessment skills and prescription principles
Associated administration
Associated Lectures, tutoring relating to coursework
'Neural plasticity in amputation and rehabilitation' (3^rd year students)
Development of independent study projects with students

July 1999- present School of Human Biosciences, LTU

Casual tutor/demonstrator

Involved presenting demonstrations in physical sciences & human physiology to 1^st and 2^nd year physiotherapy students

Cardiac anatomy/physiology
Adhesives
Simple chemistry
O² consumption
Associated assignment marking

November 1999- present School of Physiotherapy, LTU

Casual research assistant

Interacting & liaising with people with Huntington's disease & the elderly
Collecting subjective and objective information from a range of subjects with various conditions
Coordinating data collection for Physiotherapy Honours students
Collecting and returning some subjects from their homes
Lecture and workshop (4^th year physios)
'Transfemoral amputation: Rehabilitation considerations for the multidisciplinary team'
'Transtibial amputee gait: Observations and rehabilitation considerations'

Clinical Placements:

April-June 1999 (12 weeks)

Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Centre, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia

Managing a full caseload of clients across a broad spectrum of conditions

Traumatic amputees

Paediatric CP

Burns

Pseudoarthrosis

Potts's Disease (TB of spine)

Fracture management

Neurological disorders

Observation of outreach programs

Observation of component manufacturing

Observation in orthopedic NGO administration

December 1997 (3 weeks)

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

Assessing and treating a range of paediatric orthotic patients

Observation of prosthetic clinics and orthopedic ward rounds

July 1996 (1 week)

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolongabba, QLD

Observation of Prosthetic & Orthotic clinical practice

Presentations:

November 1999 Presentation to the Congress of the Australian National Members Society of ISPO, Hobart, TAS.

'The Relationship Between Motor Pattern Symmetry & Attentional Demands in Transtibial Amputee Gait.'

November 1999 Seminar to the School of Human Biosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, LTU

Other Employment:

Store Manager (casual, retail, 3.5 years)

Sports trainer / masseur

Didgeridoo teacher

Tutor, high school sciences

Groundskeeper

Kitchenhand

Farmhand

Personal Interests:

Didgeridoo (performance, teaching)

Cycling

Cooking

Bird-watching

Hiking

Languages (Khmer, Spanish)

Concluding Remarks:

I hope that the information in this CV is adequate and favourable. I would be delighted to discuss this CV further if required. Each of my referees are happy to answer any queries you may have in relation to my search for employment in prosthetics & orthotics. I look forward to hearing from you.