Study Guide

Objective

Students describe the most common illnesses and problems resulting in the need for upper limb or trunk orthoses as well as the solutions they offer. Students are familiar with a variety of upper limb and trunk orthoses and their intended use. Students assess the structural and functional damages on client’s functional capacity as well as are able to make decisions on the assistive device based on their professional knowledge. They are proficient in the measurements of the most common upper limb and trunk orthoses and the principles of fitting. Students deepen their knowledge required in the assessment process of assistive devices. To find out the need for the orthosis, students interview, assess and analyze their client. Students are familiar with the most significant actors in the field and their range of products. Students learn to fit the product and are able to provide education and instruct the client on the use of the orthosis. Students compare the functional starting point with the end-product from professional viewpoints.

Content

•Most common illnesses resulting in the need for orthosis and functional deficiencies.
•Models for orthoses, structure and most common components and factors affecting their selection.
•Assessment and measurements.
•Fabrication process and techniques.
•Fitting, evaluation and instructions on the use.

Prerequisites

Passed before course beginning:
SA00BM10 Professional basis for prosthetics and orthotics
SA00BM12 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, Physiology and Pathophysiology
SA00BM84 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 2, Orthopaedics, Physiatry and Surgery.
SA00BM92 Foot orthosis

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.
Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.