Short Lower Limb Orthoses 2 AFO - Deepening Clinical CompetenceLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to design and implement user-oriented assistive technology solutions taking into account the individual needs and functional capacity of the client. The student will be able to interview, examine and assess the client's orthotic needs and apply biomechanical principles to the measurement and fitting of orthoses. They will be able to customise orthoses for the foot and ankle using appropriate components and manufacturing techniques and to guide the client in the use of the orthosis.

The student will understand the cost structure of an assistive device solution and be able to apply evidence-based knowledge in the design, manufacture and evaluation of orthoses. They will be able to critically evaluate the different stages of the manufacturing process and their impact on the functionality of the orthosis and the well-being of the client.

Content

Students will deepen their knowledge in the following topics.
- Design and implementation of a user-centred assistive technology solution
- Examination and interview of the client and assessment of orthotic needs
- Biomechanical examination and measurement of the orthosis
- Customised foot and ankle orthoses
- Components and their selection
- Manufacturing process and techniques
- Fitting, evaluation and teaching of orthoses
- Cost structure of the assistive device solution
- Evidence-based information

Qualifications

Lyhyet alaraajan ortoosit - AFO

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills to different situations
- Student can act in a client-oriented way
- Student solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student ensures safety and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- Student acts as an expert in multidisciplinary groups with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student applies professional concepts and knowledge fluently and diversely
- Student evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations
- Student acts responsibly and in a client-oriented 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 acts as an expert of the field in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation with people
with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student shows great proficiency in professional knowledge base and applies it as a dedicated professional
- Student searches for international, evidencebased knowledge independently and uses and evaluates it critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations and operating environments
- Student assumes responsibility for the client/patient’s overall care and service process within health care
- Student creates innovative and alternative solutions for professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student develops professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student develops professional activities as an expert in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation
with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student has a goal-oriented approach to work and aims to develop oneself and the workplace

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

Fail

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student does not appreciate professional knowledge base adequately
- Student does not use professional knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student does not apply professional skills sufficiently
- Student does not use client-oriented approach

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student does not adequately consider safety and ethical principles of the field
- Student is not able to participate in group or development work

Further information

Evaluation: Intermediate level, expert