Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 3 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to describe the indicators for therapeutic footwear, is knowledgeable the manufacturing process and is able to instruct a client in the usage of therapeutic footwear. The student understands the acquisition process of medical orthotic devices. The student is knowledgeable of the preparation methods and indicators of usage for the orthosis, that are prepared utilizing casting technique. The student is able to choose different methods and is prepared to use different techniques for orthosis in a client oriented manner. The student is able to design, prepare, and assess pressure relieving and pressure equalizing orthosis utilizing different preparation methods.

The student is able to apply the student’s own competency in the assessment of the need for custom orthosis or therapeutic footwear. The student is able to assess the impact of orthosis, footwear and pressure relieving applications on lower extremity biomechanics. The student is able to apply orthotic therapy as a part of client’s other podiatric therapy.

Content

-Properties and indicators of therapeutic footwear
-Preparation, manufacturing and acquisition process of therapeutic footwear
-Utilizing orthosis and footwear to release pressure
-Orthosis prepared utilizing casting mould
-Assessments of the needs for orthosis
-Assessment of the changes in plantar pressure

Location and time

Zoom
Teams
Myllypuron campus

Materials

power point presentation which are given during the course

Teaching methods

laboratory instruction
guided assignment
interactive lecture

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Pohjallisportfolion tekeminen, palautuspäivä ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Student workload

1op = 27 tuntia opiskelija työtä

Content scheduling

Kipsijäljennöksen avulla valmistettavat tukipohjalliset 3op
Erityisjalkineet 1op
Plantaarisen paineen arviointi 1op

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess andnuse information sources with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Assessment methods and criteria

continuous assessment 20%
portfolio 80%

Qualifications

Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 1
Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 2

Further information

Recommended optional programme components
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.