Opinto-opas

Objective

Students describe factors affecting the functioning and mobility of lower limbs as well as the functional restrictions related to them. Students are familiar with the basic functional and structural elements of footwear and special footwear. Students can manage with measurements and modifications under supervision. Students learn to fit the products and provide education to clients on the use of the product. Students compare the functional starting point with the end-product from professional viewpoints.

Content

•Needs analysis on special footwear, client education and instruction. •Range of footwear and their impact on functional capacity.
•Special footwear. Assessment and measurement techniques.
•Fabrication process and techniques.
•Materials, components and factors affecting their selection.
•Fitting, evaluation and instruction.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Qualifications

Passed before course beginning:
SA00BM10 Professional basis for prosthetics and orthotics
SA00BM12 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, Physiology and Pathophysiology
SA00BM84 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 2, Orthopaedics, Physiatry and Surgery.
SA00BM92 Foot orthosis