Prosthetics and Orthotics: Prosthetist and Orthotis
Code: SXA20S1
Descriptions
Level of degree:
Bachelor’s degree in social and health care
Degree profile:
See the comprehensive description of the degree online: http://www.metropolia.fi/haku/koulutustarjonta-nuoret-sosiaali-ja-terveysala/apuvalinetekniikka/
Work profiles of graduated UAS students:
In the social and health care sector, prosthetists and orthotists are employed mainly by companies manufacturing assistive devices as well as by assistive device units of hospitals and various institutions. They are also competent to work as independent entrepreneurs. Prosthetists and orthotists work in client service, in middle management or similar in planning and fabrications processes, and as professional experts of their field in rehabilitation groups. In addition, they can work in sales and marketing of companies selling assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment.
Core competence areas of prosthetists and orthotists consist of 1) Client-oriented, multiprofessional competence, 2) Assessment of assistive device needs and functional capacity, 3) Service competence in assistive devices, 4) Work methods and competence in materials, 5) Competence in entrepreneurship and business activities 6) Research and development competence. Studies highlight workplace-oriented approach, international activities and challenges of future as well as reflective, critical and research-based approach to work. Students have the opportunity to participate in multiprofessional projects to develop their competence with their UAS or in collaboration with the workplace. Students also have the possibility to participate in student exchange.
Special entry requirements:
Standard requirements for universities of applied sciences apply.
The competence-based curriculum and its learning outcomes describe what kinds of competences students are expected to achieve and help students assess their own existing competence and future learning. Students’ individual choices and recognition of prior learning (RPL), complete with flexible implementation models, allow students to build their own individual learning pathways. Each student’s own learning pathway is described in their individual study plan (ISP).
Guidelines for completing studies and evaluation:
Criteria for completing studies and their evaluation are found from the study plans of each study unit. The lecturer of the course is responsible for the evaluation. Criteria for evaluation and means to complete the course are given in the beginning of each course. Student competence is evaluated based on a two-cycle evaluation framework unless no individual criteria for the course exist.
Requirements for graduation:
Completion of all studies stated in the curriculum.
- AMK-ont arviointikehikko hyväksytty 191212 (1).pdf
- AMK-ont kuvaus 2014 hyväksytty 191212.pdf
- Apuvälinetekniikka Osaamismatriisi2020.pdf
- FINAL en AMK-ont arviointikehikko hyväksytty 191212.pdf
- FINAL Metropolia's generic competences BACHELOR en-GB.pdf
- HYVÄKSYTTY KIELTEN JA VIESTINNÄN OPS 2020 YLEISET KUVAUKSET 190926 en-GB 191125.pdf
- HYVÄKSYTTY KIELTEN JA VIESTINNÄN OPS 2020 YLEISET KUVAUKSET 190926 päivitys 191125.pdf
- Metropolian AMK-tutkinnon yhteisen osaamisen kuvaukset 190610- hyväksytty (2).pdf
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | Autumn 2020 | Spring 2021 | Autumn 2021 | Spring 2022 | Autumn 2022 | Spring 2023 | Autumn 2023 | 1. / 2020 | 2. / 2020 | 3. / 2021 | 4. / 2021 | 1. / 2021 | 2. / 2021 | 3. / 2022 | 4. / 2022 | 1. / 2022 | 2. / 2022 | 3. / 2023 | 4. / 2023 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 |
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| SXA20S1-1001 |
Introduction to studies and the field of prosthetics and orthotics
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM12 | Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, physiology and pathophysiology | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM10 | Professional basis for prosthetics and orthotics | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU35 | Introduction to Studying | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU36 | Professional Communication and IT Skills | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00DZ98 | Methods for Research and Development Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1002 |
Prosthetics and orthotics in the field of rehabilitation
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM70 | Work community skills, Professional English | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM84 | Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal system 2, Orthopaedics, Physiatry and Surgery | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM59 | Lower limb amputations and prosthetics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM79 | Daily activities in different environments | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BY31 | Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EA03 | Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1003 |
Clients of prosthetics and orthotics
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BV52 | Evaluation and analysis of client’s functional capacity, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BO98 | Process planning and implementation of prosthetic and orthotic services, Swedish at work | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM90 | Work Placement 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM87 | Medical Studies | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1004 |
Competence in prosthetics and orthotics
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN01 | Special Footwear | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN03 | Short Lower Limb Orthoses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN23 | Orthoses for upper limb and trunk | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN07 | Work Placement 2 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BM92 | Foot orthoses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1005 |
Professional competence and development of prosthetics and orthotics
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30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN11 | Foot, hip, upper limb amputations and prosthetics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN12 | Assistive devices for mobility | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EF84 | Technological solution in Prosthetics And Orthotics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1006 |
Advanced competence in prosthetics and orthotics
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25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN15 | Work placement 3 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN19 | Long Lower Limb Orthoses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EE83 | Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EE84 | Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1007 |
Development of expertise in prosthetics and orthotics
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20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN44 | Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SA00BN28 | Work Placement 4 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00EE85 | Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXA20S1-1008 |
Elective Module and Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 210 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 12.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot
AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).
Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS
Metropolian johtoryhmä hyväksynyt 10.6.2019. Esityksen valmisteli työryhmä: Tapani Martti, Marjatta Kelo, Jenni Koponen, Taru Ruotsalainen, Elina Värtö, Tiina Kokko. Lähteinä on käytetty mm. ARENEn suositus tutkintojen yhteisten kompetenssien soveltamisesta ammattikorkeakouluissa (2010), Valtioneuvoston asetus tutkintojen ja muiden osaamiskokonaisuuksien viitekehyksestä 120/2017, Valtioneuvoston tulevaisuusselonteot 1 & 2 (2017-2018) sekä Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön tulevaisuuskatsaus 2018.
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Ethical Competence
- is able to take responsibility for one's actions and their consequences as well as to evaluate the effects of one's actions |
| Professional basis for prosthetics and orthotics |
| Lower limb amputations and prosthetics |
| Daily activities in different environments |
| Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration |
| Evaluation and analysis of client’s functional capacity, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Short Lower Limb Orthoses |
| Foot, hip, upper limb amputations and prosthetics |
| Assistive devices for mobility |
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Innovation Competence
- is capable of creative problem-solving and development of working methods |
| Lower limb amputations and prosthetics |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Assistive devices for mobility |
| Technological solution in Prosthetics And Orthotics |
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Multicultural Competence
- is able to work in a multicultural community and customer environment |
| Introduction to Studying |
| Work community skills, Professional English |
| Daily activities in different environments |
| Process planning and implementation of prosthetic and orthotic services, Swedish at work |
| Orthoses for upper limb and trunk |
| Foot, hip, upper limb amputations and prosthetics |
| Assistive devices for mobility |
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Learning Competence
- lifelong learning skills: is ableto describe, self-evaluate and develop one's skills and learning approaches and methods |
| Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration |
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Technological Competence
- is able to utilise the opportunities provided by technology and digitalisation in one's profession |
| Professional Communication and IT Skills |
| Lower limb amputations and prosthetics |
| Daily activities in different environments |
| Process planning and implementation of prosthetic and orthotic services, Swedish at work |
| Special Footwear |
| Foot orthoses |
| Assistive devices for mobility |
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Working Community Competence
- is able to operate as a memberof a multidisciplinary work community, taking into account the diversity and promoting the wellbeing of the community |
| Work community skills, Professional English |
| Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector |
| Process planning and implementation of prosthetic and orthotic services, Swedish at work |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Work placement 3 |
| Expertise and Leadership in Prosthetics and Orthotics |
| Work Placement 4 |
| Not grouped |
| Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, physiology and pathophysiology |
| Methods for Research and Development Work |
| Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal system 2, Orthopaedics, Physiatry and Surgery |
| Medical Studies |
| Long Lower Limb Orthoses |
| Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis |
| Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis |
| Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis |
STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.