Orthoses for Upper Limb and Trunk (5 cr)

Objective

Students describe the most common illnesses and problems resulting in the need for upper limb or trunk orthoses as well as the solutions they offer. Students are familiar with a variety of upper limb and trunk orthoses and their intended use. Students assess the structural and functional damages on client’s functional capacity and are able to make decisions on the assistive device based on their professional knowledge. They are proficient in the measurements of the most common upper limb and trunk orthoses and the principles of fitting. Students deepen their knowledge required in the assessment process of assistive devices. To find out the need for the orthosis, students interview, assess and analyse their client. Students are familiar with the most significant actors in the field and their range of products. Students learn to fit the product and are able to provide advice and instruct the client on the use of the orthosis. Students compare the functional starting point with the end-product from professional viewpoints.

Content

• Most common illnesses resulting in the need for orthosis and functional deficiencies
• Models for orthoses, structure and most common components and factors affecting their selection
• Assessment and measurements

• Fabrication process and techniques
• Fitting, evaluation and instructions on the use

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

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
- SX00EP27 Professional Basis for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ75 Basics of Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EQ76 Deepening Medical Expertise in the Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics