Study Guide

Objective

The student is knowledgeable of the principles of lower extremity orthotic therapy. The student is able to plan and prepare customized foot pressure relieving applications and toe orthosis. The student is able to utilize different pressure relieving methods and toe orthosis materials in various ways. The student is able to assess the impact of pressure relieving applications and toe orthosis. The student is able to combine orthotic therapy as part of the client’s other podiatric therapy.

Content

- Principles of orthotic therapy
- Padding and strapping techniques
- Planning, manufacturing and evaluation toe orthoses
- Materials of toe orthoses and paddings

Location and time

Myllypuro Campus
Webinars

Materials

Tunneilla jaettu opetus ja muu materiaali
Stolt, Lepistö, Saarikoski, Väyrynen 2023: Jalkaterveys (2.uudistettu painos)

Teaching methods

Demonstration
Laboratory work
Interactive lecture
Assignment-based instruction

Exam schedules

11.10.2024 Skills demonstration silicone orthosis and padding and strapping

Content scheduling

Silicone orthosis 3op
Padding and strapping 2op

Further information

Opettajalla on oikeus antaa opiskelijalle lisätehtäviä esim. poissaolojen johdosta pedagogisin perustein.

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Mikäli opiskelijalla on yksilöllisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen vastuuopettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.

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
Padding and strapping Skills demonstration 40%
Silicone orthosis Skills demonstration 40%

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 1
Podiatric Assessment Skills 2

Further information

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