Long Lower Limb Orthoses (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students familiarize themselves with orthotic needs regarding the most common illnesses and deficiencies. Students describe the use of long lower limb orthoses and justify their choice. Students become competent in individual measurements and manage the fabrication process of long lower limb orthoses under supervision. Students learn to fit the product and give instructions on its use. Students compare the functional starting point with the end-product from professional viewpoints.

Content

•Most common illnesses and deficiencies creating needs for orthoses.
•Long lower limb orthoses.
•Models, structure and most common components and factors affecting their choice.
•Assessment and measurement.
•Fabrication process and techniques, fitting, evaluation and instructions on use.

Location and time

Myllypuro campus
Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki

Materials

Lecture material
Research and articles
Catalogs etc.

Teaching methods

Theoretic and practical lessons

Exam schedules

No possibility of grade increase

Further information

Passed before course beginning:
SA00BN03 Short Lower Limb Orthoses

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 50%
Practical work evaluation 40%
Assignments 10%

Qualifications

Passed before course beginning:
SA00BN03 Short Lower Limb Orthoses