Basic Studies of Prosthetics and OrthoticsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Student will understand prosthetic and orthotic services as a part of Finnish social- and health care system. Student will familiarize on prosthetic and orthotic services in different operational environment. Student will shape his/her own professional knowledge and will start developing towards expertize.

Content

Service system in prosthetics and orthotics
Laws and recommendations concerning prostheses and orthoses
History and developing of prosthetics and orthotics
Prosthetics and Orthotics services and operational environment