Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the reasons for a below-knee amputation and the various amputation techniques used. They understand what the client activity classification means for the user of the prosthesis and can apply this knowledge when manufacturing the transtibial prosthesis. The student knows how to measure a transtibial prosthesis and the basics of the modelling process using traditional as well as CAD methods. They can manufacture a transtibial prosthesis under guidance, as well as align and fit it on the client. The student can apply their knowledge in materials in the manufacturing of prostheses and the selection of various components. They are able to consider financial factors and follow environmentally sustainable methods and ways of working in the prosthesis manufacturing process. They are able to evaluate the client’s functional capacity and the usability of a prosthesis and to guide the client in the use of a prosthesis.

Content

• Reasons for below-knee amputations and technical solutions in amputations
• Structure, components and cost structure of a prosthesis
• Classification of activity level
• Examination and measurement
• Modelling, manufacturing and modification of a socket
• Aligning and fitting of a transtibial prosthesis
• Evaluating, guiding and teaching the use of a prosthesis
• Evidence-based knowledge and activities
• Cost structure of a prosthetic

The course deals with the principles of sustainability, which are applied in the selection of materials, taking into consideration their recyclability, durability and ethical production, as well as in the utilisation of innovations and technology, while promoting social responsibility in health care.

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology 2, Materials and Manufacturing Techniques and Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics must be marked as completed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
· Student is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
· Student distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
· Student aims to act in a client-oriented way
· Student proves to have adequate skills to act in
professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work as a member of a work group
· Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from various
sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
· Student can work in a client-oriented way

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
· Student utilizes the professional knowledge base

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
· Student can act in a client-oriented way
· Student is capable of solving professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

FAIL:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar
enough with the sources of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
· Student does not act according to educational objectives or instruction

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student does not consider professional safety or ethical principles sufficiently
· Student does not show adequate readiness to participate in group and development work

Further information

The “beginner” level of the assessment framework is used.