Foot, Hip, Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics (5 cr)

Objective

Students are familiar with the amputations of foot, hip and upper limb, and the underlying causes for them as well as the prosthetic solutions for them. Students understand the levels of amputations in reference to functional capacity and are able to use them in the fabrication process of prostheses. Students know how to plan applied prosthetic solutions. Based on the planning, students can measure and fabricate the prosthesis under supervision. Students apply their knowledge of materials in the fabrication process. They can instruct clients on the use of prostheses and evaluate their fittingness to the client.

Content

• Foot amputations
• Hip disarticulation
• Upper limb amputations
• Structure of prosthesis
• Assessment and measurements
• Fabrication process and components and materials
• Fitting the prosthesis and alignment
• Evaluation and instructions on use
• Suspension methods and variants for upper limb prostheses
• Socket designs for all amputation levels

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies

Teaching methods

Practical working in workshop
Lectures
Written assignments
Visiting lecturers

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

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

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 50%
Practical work 25%
Written tasks 25%

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
- SX00EP32 Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
- SX00EP35 Foot Orthoses