Upperlimb Prosthetics and OrthoticsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upper limb prostheses:
The student will know about upper limb amputations, their causes and related prosthetic techniques.
The causes, causes and related prosthetic solutions. He/she will understand the functional and activity classification of the client in a user-oriented way and can relate this to the manufacture of an assistive device solution. He/she can justify in a user-oriented way
the need for an assistive technology solution and its impact on functional ability.
Student can design and manufacture an assistive technology solution using a conventional method. The student will apply and develop
previously acquired skills in the technical manufacture of prostheses. The student will be able to work in cooperation with others. Student is able to assess the client's functional ability and the usability of the prosthesis and to instruct the client in the use of the prosthesis. In the manufacturing process of a prosthetic solution, the student will be able to take into account and follow environmentally friendly methods and practices.

Upper limb orthoses:
Students will describe the most common conditions that cause the need for upper limb orthoses and
problems and their solutions. The student will be familiar with the different types of upper limb orthoses and their
The student will learn about the orthoses and their uses. The student will evaluate the effects of structural and functional damage on the
and is able to make decisions on the use of an assistive device based on his/her knowledge base. He
have a basic understanding of the principles of measuring and fitting the most common upper limb orthoses.
The student will deepen his/her knowledge of aid assessment. To determine the need for orthoses, the student will
interview, assess and analyse the client. The student will be familiar with the main players in the field and their
and their product range. The student will practice fitting the product and will provide guidance and advice on the fitting of orthoses.
the use of the orthosis to the customer. The student will compare the relationship between the functional starting point and the final product
from a professional perspective.

Content

Upper limb orthoses
- The most common diseases and disabilities that cause the need for orthoses are
- Upper limb orthosis designs, construction and most common components and factors influencing their selection
- Examination and measurement
- Manufacturing process and techniques
- Fitting, evaluation and management of orthoses

Upper limb prostheses
- Upper limb amputations
- Prosthesis design for different levels of upper limb amputation
- Examination and measurement
- Modelling and fabrication of the component
- Modification of the component
- Principles of control and management of the upper limb prosthesis
- Manufacturing process, components and materials
- Fitting of the prosthesis
- Assessment, guidance and teaching

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


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

Qualifications

Suoritusmerkinnät opintojaksoilta:
- Apuvälinetekniikan ammatilliset perusteet
- Anatomia ja fysiologia 1
- Anatomia ja fysiologia 2
- Sääriproteesit TT

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 benefitting 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