Deepening medical expertise in the field of Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics (5 cr)

Objective

Surgery
Students know the main mechanisms of wound formation from the perspective of their profession and are aware of the treatment and prevention of pressure wounds. Students know the main causes; symptoms and basic lines of treatment related to chronic diseases, and can explain the main aspects of burn treatment.

Physiatry / musculoskeletal diseases
Students are able to list the most typical musculoskeletal problems according to the division based on body parts. They are capable of tissue-specific thinking in physiatry. They are also able to examine and create assistive device solutions for the benefit of the client from the perspective of their own profession.

Orthopedics
Students are aware of the different types of fractures and the main principles of their treatment. They become acquainted with the typical orthopedic problems encountered in our countries. They know the main symptoms of orthopedic problems and their usual diagnostic and treatment practices.

Symptoms & Signs
Students have the theoretical competence for an independent patient examination. Students recognize the major illnesses requiring further treatment. They familiarize themselves with the typical symptoms and etiology of illnesses with the help of clinical examination practice.
Students are well aware of other health care professions (e.g. physiotherapists, osteopaths,

podiatrists, occupational therapists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians) and their duties and responsibilities regarding safe patient care.

Neurology
Students are familiar with the basics of pathophysiology of the major neurological disorders in Finland, their major symptoms and clinical examination practices. Students understand the basic models of neurological treatment and the importance of preventing neurological disorders. Students understand the significance of their profession as part of the current neurological rehabilitation practices.

Content

Surgery
- Wounds, wound care
- Surgically treatable chronic diseases: the main causes, symptoms and basic lines of treatment of gastrointestinal, circulatory, respiratory and cancer diseases
- Burn treatment

Physiatry / musculoskeletal diseases
- Body parts based sectoral classification of musculoskeletal diseases
: the most common diseases and injuries of the neck, back, pelvis and limbs
- Tissue-specific thinking in physiatry: key pathophysiological features of ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage, and nerve tissue
- Tissue-specific examination and recovery

Orthopedics
- Fractures and fracture treatment
- The main orthopedic problems of the bone, joint, tendon and ligament structures of the neck, back, pelvis and limbs
- Key symptoms of orthopedic problems and standard examination and treatment practices

Symptoms & Signs
- Symptoms of blood and lymphatic circulation and their examination / testing
- Neurological symptoms and their examination / testing
- Respiratory symptoms and their examination / testing
- Examination / testing for other symptoms
- Red flags, Yellow flags

Neurology
- Types of pain, acute and chronic pain
- Headache, states of dizziness and paralysis
- Sensory impairments and their examination and treatment
- Motor impairment diseases and their treatment
- Disorders of higher cognitive functions

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

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

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
- SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics