Special Footwear (5 cr)

Objective

Students describe factors affecting functioning and mobility of lower limbs as well as 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 advice 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 advice and instructions
• Range of footwear and their impact on functional capacity
• Special footwear and assessment and measurement techniques
• Fabrication process and techniques
• Materials, components and factors affecting their selection
• Fitting, evaluation and instruction

Location and time

Schedule

Materials

Presented on the course.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching / Contact teaching / Instruction
Guided practical assignments
Lecture
on-line studies

Employer connections

Workshop on Campus.
Klaveness ja Respecta

Exam schedules

12.12.2022 as schedule shows.
Content of the exam (will be shown during the course):
- The content of the theory teaching and the shared/assigned written material.
- Things taught during practical exercises.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

It is not possible to increase the grade of the course, because the labs are guided in the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core material in the field
- search information from diverse sources of information PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- perform different tasks in different operating environments
- demonstrate that he/she has achieved core competence objectives

RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with key professional safety practices
- act in accordance with ethical principles
- make individual expertise available to the group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge consistently
- seek information,critically evaluate it and use information sources
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply the knowledge base in professional tasks
- apply professional skills in various tasks
- act independently and responsibly in a professional situation RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan activities with safety in mind
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- act purposefully in a working group and a project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge expertly
- justify the use of data sources
- justify activities on the basis of research-based information or studies
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in diverse and international tasks and work situations
- operate in a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial manner
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly and with safety in mind
- justify activities in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- organise and direct the activities of a group or a project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed:
KNOWLEDGE BASE
- does not adequately master or value industry knowledge
- does not know or cannot use the concepts of the field PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
- insufficient professional skills
- does not operate in accordance with training and guidance
- does not seek to develop himself/herself and his/her activities
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- disregards safety or ethical conduct of the profession
- is not motivated nor participates in group and development work

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 50%
Learning diary / written documents 30%
Fabricated product 20%

Qualifications

The degree student is required to have credits from:
- SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
- SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ76 Deepening Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Objective

Students describe factors affecting functioning and mobility of lower limbs as well as 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 advice 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 advice and instructions
• Range of footwear and their impact on functional capacity
• Special footwear and assessment and measurement techniques
• Fabrication process and techniques
• Materials, components and factors affecting their selection
• Fitting, evaluation and instruction

Qualifications

The degree student is required to have credits from:
- SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
- SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ76 Deepening Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics