Orthopaedic Technology, Deepening 12 Credits

Course Contents

The course addresses treatment alternatives and rehabilitation in relation to;
- spinal orthoses
- knee-ankle-foot-orthoses (KAFO)
- knee-orthoses (KO)
- paediatric prosthetics and orthotics
- prostheses for hip disarticulation amputees
- seating

Prerequisites

The requirement to enter this course is basic eligibility for higher education. The student must also have a passing grade in Ortopeadic Technology, basic course, 6 credits, Anatomy and physiology, basic course, 7,5 credits, Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculo-Skeletal System, 4,5 credits, Linear algebra and function theory, 9 credits, Single Variable Calculus, 6 credits, Psychology, 7,5 credits, Scientific Methodology and Statistics, 6 credits, Pathology related to prosthetics and orthotics, 7,5 credits, Prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation, 6 credits, Biomechanics, 15 credits. Furthermore a passing grade in at least 22,5 credits of the Ortopaedic Technology, intermediate course, 30 credits and attendance in the Applied mechanics and material science course, 15 credits, or equivalent..

Level of Education: Undergraduate G2F
Course code/Ladok code: HOJN15
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare Last modified 2020-02-04 14:21:12