Desing and Manufacture of Limb Prosthetics (5 cr)

Objective

Students are familiar with the amputations of lower and upper limb, and the underlying causes for them as well as the prosthetic solutions for them. Students know 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 applicable prosthetic solutions. Students can measure and fabricate the prosthesis under supervision. Students apply their knowledge of components and materials in many ways in the fabrication process. They can make alignment and fitting of the prosthesis and instruct the clients on the use of prostheses and evaluate their fittingness to the client.

Content

• Lower limb and upper limb amputations
•. Prosthesis designs for all amputation levels
• Assessment and measurements
• Fabrication process and components and materials
• Fitting the prosthesis
• Alignments
• Evaluation and patient instructions on use.

Location and time

Metropolia Myllypuro Campus 21.10.2025- 20.12.2025

Materials

Educational material from previous prosthesis courses.

Teaching methods

Practical exercises:
Taking measurements from TF and TT amputees
Design and modelling of prosthetics by Rodin4
Prosthesis alignment and fitting
Workshop Össur, Otto Bock and Fillauer
Review and initial exam in Moodle

Preparation of the work report

Exam schedules

Moodle starter exam in the autumn 1st term.

Student workload

5 X 27h= 135h

Content scheduling

Starter task in Moodle in the autumn 1st semester.


Client meetings and measurement
Electronic modelling and manufacturing
Client meetings and fitting
Workshop

Written work

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Practical exercises 40%
Work report 30%
Moodle exam 30%

Qualifications

- SX00EP25 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1 and Physiology
- SX00EP30 Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 2, Neuroanathomy 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 Field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- SX00EP32 Lower Limb Amputations and Prosthetics
- SX00EP35 Foot Orthoses