Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the importance of development in the field of prosthetics and orthotics in various eras and knows the key landmark events and innovations. They recognise and understand that the field plays a part in sustainability in Finland and internationally. The student knows the basics of the prosthetic and orthotic service system and recognises the role and diverse job descriptions of the prosthetist-orthotist in these operating environments. The student understands the legislation and regulations governing the field of prosthetics and orthotics and can apply them as the studies progress. They understand their importance for client/patient safety.

The student understands and adheres to the principles and procedures of labour protection and occupational safety in the field of prosthetics and orthotics as well as in the manufacturing of individual prosthetics and orthotics. The student is able to correctly use the machinery and equipment necessary for manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics. The student works with them safely and has a basic understanding of how they function.

Content

• History and development of the field of prosthetics and orthotics
• The field of prosthetics and orthotics as part of sustainability in Finland and globally
• The prosthetic and orthotic service system and operating environments
• Ethics
• Regulations and legislation governing prosthetic and orthotic services
• Labour protection and occupational safety as well as working aseptically and ergonomically
• Machinery, equipment and work methods used in manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics

Location and time

Myllypuro Campus 21.10.2023 - 20.12.2024

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

Tasks in the Moodle workspace
Practical exercises in manual skills mode
Written assignments: Work report on practical exercises, occupational safety report

Exam schedules

Demonstration test of the use of machines and equipment in manual skill mode. A group at 12:00. B group at 13.20. Group C at 14.40.

Student workload

10credit X 27h= 270h

Content scheduling

Working methods and materials 8h
Safety at work 4h
Basic practical exercises in the craft mode 60h/group

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
· Student is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
· Student distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
· Student aims to act in a client-oriented way
· Student proves to have adequate skills to act in
professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work as a member of a work group
· Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from various
sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
· Student can work in a client-oriented way

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
· Student utilizes the professional knowledge base

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
· Student can act in a client-oriented way
· Student is capable of solving professional tasks and problems


ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

FAIL:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar
enough with the sources of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student does not have adequate professional
knowledge or skills
· Student does not act according to educational objectives or instruction

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student does not consider professional safety or ethical principles sufficiently
· Student does not show adequate readiness to participate in group and development work

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation 50%
Written assignments 30%
Practical exercises 20%

Further information

The “beginner” level of the assessment framework is used.