Professional Basics for Prosthetics and OrthoticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the importance of development in the field of prosthetics and orthotics in various eras and knows the key landmark events and innovations. They recognise and understand that the field plays a part in sustainability in Finland and internationally. The student knows the basics of the prosthetic and orthotic service system and recognises the role and diverse job descriptions of the prosthetist-orthotist in these operating environments. The student understands the legislation and regulations governing the field of prosthetics and orthotics and can apply them as the studies progress. They understand their importance for client/patient safety.

The student understands and adheres to the principles and procedures of labour protection and occupational safety in the field of prosthetics and orthotics as well as in the manufacturing of individual prosthetics and orthotics. The student is able to correctly use the machinery and equipment necessary for manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics. The student works with them safely and has a basic understanding of how they function.

Content

• History and development of the field of prosthetics and orthotics
• The field of prosthetics and orthotics as part of sustainability in Finland and globally
• The prosthetic and orthotic service system and operating environments
• Professional Ethics and evidence based practise
• Regulations and legislation governing prosthetic and orthotic services
• Occupational health and safety, safety organisation and self-monitoring
• working aseptically and ergonomically
• Machinery, equipment and work methods used in manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics

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.