Transtibial ProsthesesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with the causes and various techniques of the below the knee amputations. Students understand the levels of amputations in reference to functional capacity and can relate this to the fabrication of transtibial prostheses. Students are able to measure transtibial prostheses at basic level. Students can fabricate the prosthesis under supervision and fit it to the client. Students apply their knowledge on materials to the fabrication process. Students can instruct clients in the use of the transtibial prosthesis and evaluate its suitability.

Content

Causes for the below the knee amputations. Amputation techniques. Classification of functional capacity. Structure of the prosthesis. Assessment and measurements. Fabrication process and various technical solutions. Fitting of transtibial prosthesis. Evaluation of fittingness, instruction and client education.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Further information

Prerequisites and co-requisites: Equipment and Work Methods; Material Technology; Occupational Safety, General Safety and First Aid; Anatomy and Physiology 1