Long Lower Limb OrthosesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students familiarize themselves with orthotic needs regarding the most common illnesses and their criteria for aid provision. Students describe the use of long lower limb orthoses and justify their choice.
Students become competent in individual measurements and manage the fabrication process of long lower limb orthoses under supervision. Students learn to fit the product and give instructions for its use. Students compare the functional starting point with the end-product from professional viewpoints.

Content

• Most common illnesses and deficiencies creating needs for orthoses
• Long lower limb orthoses
• Models and structure of orthoses and most common components and factors affecting their choice
• Assessment and measurement
• Fabrication process and techniques, fitting, evaluation and instructions on use

Qualifications

The degree student is required to have credits from:
- SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
- SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ76 Deepening Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EP35 Foot Orthoses

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core material in the field
- search information from diverse sources of information PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- perform different tasks in different operating environments
- demonstrate that he/she has achieved core competence objectives

RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with key professional safety practices
- act in accordance with ethical principles
- make individual expertise available to the group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge consistently
- seek information,critically evaluate it and use information sources
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply the knowledge base in professional tasks
- apply professional skills in various tasks
- act independently and responsibly in a professional situation RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan activities with safety in mind
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- act purposefully in a working group and a project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge expertly
- justify the use of data sources
- justify activities on the basis of research-based information or studies
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in diverse and international tasks and work situations
- operate in a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial manner
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly and with safety in mind
- justify activities in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- organise and direct the activities of a group or a project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed:
KNOWLEDGE BASE
- does not adequately master or value industry knowledge
- does not know or cannot use the concepts of the field PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
- insufficient professional skills
- does not operate in accordance with training and guidance
- does not seek to develop himself/herself and his/her activities
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- disregards safety or ethical conduct of the profession
- is not motivated nor participates in group and development work