Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics (10 cr)

Objective

Students use essential machinery and equipment correctly to fabricate prostheses and orthoses. They use them safely and are aware of their operating principles. Students choose the appropriate method and tool for the work process. Students describe the materials, their characteristics and performance in different phases of the manufacturing process. They combine various materials and consider safety issues concerning work and the environment.
Students know how to use materials in a versatile way. Students have first aid skills, and they work in accordance with the rules and regulations on work safety.

Content

• Prosthetic and orthotic service system and operating environments
• Risk management at work
• Aseptic work
• Correct and safe use of machinery and equipment
• Use of materials in the fabrication process of prostheses and orthoses
• Working ergonomics
• Workshop methods and work documentation
• Professional history
• First aid

Location and time

Myllypuro Campus 23.10.2023 - 22.12.2023

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

Moodle
Clinical practise
Written asignments

Emergency assistance

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

10 X 27h= 270h

Content scheduling

Working methods and materials
Safety at work
Basic practical exercises in the craft mode
Emergency first aid

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass course need to fill GOOD criteria

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation 50%
Written assignments 30%
Practical exercises 20%

Objective

Students use essential machinery and equipment correctly to fabricate prostheses and orthoses. They use them safely and are aware of their operating principles. Students choose the appropriate method and tool for the work process. Students describe the materials, their characteristics and performance in different phases of the manufacturing process. They combine various materials and consider safety issues concerning work and the environment.
Students know how to use materials in a versatile way. Students have first aid skills, and they work in accordance with the rules and regulations on work safety.

Content

• Prosthetic and orthotic service system and operating environments
• Risk management at work
• Aseptic work
• Correct and safe use of machinery and equipment
• Use of materials in the fabrication process of prostheses and orthoses
• Working ergonomics
• Workshop methods and work documentation
• Professional history
• First aid