Foot Orthotics, Special Footwear and Partial Foot ProstheticsLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student describes the factors affecting the function and mobility of the lower limbs and the functional limitations they cause, using a medical framework. The student will be able to apply biomechanical
and can apply it to the design and manufacturing processes of foot orthoses and specialised footwear. The student will know the levels of amputation of the foot, their causes and related prosthetic solutions.
They will be trained to take into account the functional capacity and individual needs of the client in the design and implementation of the prosthetic solution.

The student will know the basic functional and structural elements of foot orthoses, special footwear and partial foot prostheses. They can use and apply their knowledge of materials, machinery and equipment and strengthen their manual skills in the manufacturing process of an assistive technology solution. The student will be able to use traditional and new manufacturing methods in the production of orthotics and special footwear and, in the case of prosthetic limbs, will be able to apply and develop previously acquired skills in the technical manufacture of prostheses.

The student will be trained in user-oriented assessment of aids and in the manufacture and fitting of products and will provide guidance and instruction in their use to the client. The student will understand the cost structure of prosthetic solutions and will be able to consider and follow environmentally friendly methods and practices in the manufacturing process.

Content

Foot orthosis and special footwear
- User-centred assessment and planning of the need for an assistive device solution.
- Biomechanical examination and assessment
- Functional impairment due to illness, disability or developmental delay.
- Different types of foot orthoses and their impact on functional capacity
- Fabrication of foot orthoses - Manual dexterity
- Special footwear and its impact on functional capacity
- Special footwear modifications and their design and implementation
- Materials, components and factors influencing their selection
- Cost structure of the assistive technology solution
- Electronic modelling and manufacturing processes
- Fitting and teaching of assistive technology solutions

Partial prosthetic limbs:
- Amputations of the foot
- Prosthesis design for different levels of amputation of the foot
- Research and measurement
- Modelling and fabrication of the component
- Modification of the component
- Manufacturing process, components and materials
- Fitting of the prosthesis
- Evaluation, guidance and teaching
- Evidence-based knowledge

The course introduces the principles of sustainable development, which are applied to the
selection, recyclability, longevity, ethical production, innovation and sustainability.
innovation and use of technology, while promoting social responsibility in healthcare.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- Student is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- Student can work in a client-oriented way
- Student solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- Student displays competence benefiting groups or projects
- Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
- Student uses the professional knowledge base consistently
- Student justifies actions by means of evidencebased knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills to different situations
- Student can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
- Student can work in various tasks in diverse operating environments

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student justifies professional activities according to the ethical principles of the field and evaluates the safety of these activities
- Student can work in work groups and projects in a goal-oriented way
- Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student applies the professional knowledge base fluently and in a versatile way
- Student evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills in different situations and can evaluate the results of these actions
- Student can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
- Student applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student can work in different groups and projects with persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops the work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

Failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student does not know or know how to use the concepts of the profession adequately
- Student uses the professional knowledge base one-sidedly

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student does not have the required professional knowledge or skills, and the level of professional competence proves inadequate
- Student does not reach the level of client

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student does not consider safety or ethical principles of the field sufficiently
- Student does not show adequate readiness to develop oneself or to participate