Prosthetics and Orthotics, Intermediate Course 30 hp

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Kursinnehåll

Part 1, 6 credits
- foot orthoses (insoles)
- orthopaedic shoes
- the rehabilitation process for patients, from needs analysis to finished product
- current research and evidence within the subject area
- relevant laws and agreements when working with patients
- occupational health and safety
- work hygiene

Part 2, 6 credits
- ankle-foot-orthoses (AFO)
- current research and evidence within the subject area

Part 3, 7.5 credits
- prostheses for trans-tibial amputations
- partial foot- and Symes prosthesis
- current research and evidence within the subject area

Part 4, 3 credits
- upper extremity prosthetics
- upper extremity orthotics
- current research and evidence within the subject area

Part 5, 7.5 credits
- prostheses for trans-femoral amputations
- current research and evidence within the subject area

Förkunskapskrav

Entry into this course requires completion of all courses included in the first year of study within the prosthetics and orthotics program. In addition, students must have participated in the courses ‘Applied mechanics and material sciences’, 15 Credits and ‘Biomechanics’, 15 Credits or equivalent..

Utbildningsnivå: Grundnivå G2F
Kurskod/Ladokkod: HOFN11
Kursen ges vid: Hälsohögskolan