Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 2 (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to work in a safe manner while preparing various orthosis. The student is able to design, prepare, and assess custom orthosis, utilizing the principles of orthotic therapy. The student is able to utilize diversely and purposefully various orthosis materials. The student is able to design and prepare custom orthosis utilizing CAD-CAM technology. The student is knowledgeable about the basics of using orthoses and braces that are designed to support different lower extremity functions and rehabilitation as well as is able to instruct the client how to use and choose them. The student is able to apply orthotic therapy as a part of client’s other podiatric therapy.

Content

-Principles of orthotic therapy
-Working in a safe manner while preparing orthosis
-Semi-customized orthosis
-Customized adaptations of commercial orthosis
-Orthosis moulded directly to a foot
-Chairside orthosis
-Preparation of orthosis with CAD-CAM technique
-Assessment of the needs of orthotic therapy
-Orthosis materials
-Lower extremity orthosis and braces

Location and time

Metropolia Myllypuro Campus

Materials

Powerpoint presentions which are given during the course
Literature given during the course

Teaching methods

interactive lecture
Learning assignments
laboratory

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Working on digital portfolio as needed in the following evening workshops 16.00-20.45
4.3.
11.3.
25.3.
8.4.
6.5.

You can book a spot for the evening workshop from the following link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14-topuNnIb1gKIowRpMmzYK1qaNIJZbhPaFbMblfG-0/edit?usp=sharing

Matti´s exam will be made in EXAM-system 13.3.-22.3.2025. 1. retake exam will be 7.-11.4. and 2. retake exam 22.4.-25.4.2025.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1op = 27t opiskelijan työtä
Kokonaiskuormitus 10op = 270 tuntia
Koostuu etätunneista, lähitunneista sekä itsenäisestä opiskelusta

Content scheduling

Turvallinen työskentely ja ortoositerapian teoreettiset perusteet 3op / Matti Kantola
Cad-cam tekniikka 4op / Matti Kantola
Pikapohjalliset 3op / Mona Liljegren

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
Exercises to be done in class
Digital portfolio
Exam
Learning Assignments

Qualifications

Anatomy and physiology 2
Podiatric Assessment Skills 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.