ORI1100 Anatomy and Physiology Course description

Anatomy is fundamental in order to be able to assess the functioning and disability of users with problems relating to the musculoskeletal system. Physiology is fundamental to the understanding of normal and pathological processes.

In this course, the students will receive an introduction to functional examinations of upper and lower limbs and the spine. Functioning is mapped and assessed by means of systematic examinations. The topics will be covered in more depth in the orthopaedic technology courses, which will review specific types of prostheses and orthoses.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system
• can describe the structure and functions of the skin
• can describe the structure, mechanisms and functions of the circulatory and respiratory systems
• can describe the structure, mechanisms and function of the peripheral, central and autonomous nervous system
• can describe the mechanisms and functions of the endocrine system and its interaction with the other organ systems in the body
• can describe the mechanisms and functions of the immune system and the composition and function of the blood
• can describe important exercise physiology principles, tests and measurements relevant to a prosthetist's work
• can describe fundamental genetic principles
• can describe embryology and the development of the body

Skills

The student

• can palpate and identify structures on the surface of the body
• can carry out and explain simple functional examinations focusing on the lower limbs

General competence

The student

• can communicate with the user during a functional examination
• can take a respectful approach to the human body in connection with examinations and is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to examinations

The course covers quantitative and qualitative research methods that are relevant to prosthetics and orthotics. The students will learn about research design, data collection and analysis and research ethics. The themes reliability, construct validity and internal and external validity as a basis for critical reading of research articles and other sources will be emphasised. These themes are followed up in subsequent courses and provide the students with a basis for their work on the bachelor’s thesis at the end of the programme.

The following coursework requirements must be met before the student can take the exam:

• minimum attendance of 80% at seminars and skills training.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can explain basic concepts in theory of science
• can explain different types of research design
• has knowledge of the use of systematic literature reviews and relevant quantitative research methods (RCT, repeated measures, cross-sectional etc.)
• can describe interviews as a qualitative research method and other qualitative research methodology
• can explain hypothesis testing, credibility, reliability, validity, normal distribution, p-value and probability calculation
• can describe univariate and bivariate statistical methods

Skills

The student

• can collect and analyse quantitative individual data, both descriptive and inferential, from questionnaires/experiments/statistics
• can collect and analyse qualitative individual data
• can reflect on the collection and analysis of individual data
• can present analysis results

General competence

The student

• can identify potential research ethical issues in research articles

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, lectures and skills training.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• minimum attendance of 80 % in seminars, literature search classes, computer labs and group work.

Portfolio assessment:

Part 1) Individual written home exam, 750 words (+/- 10 %)

Part 2) Group assignment: Written assignment in groups of 2-3 students. Scope of 2,500 words (+/- 10 %).

Weighting: One overall grade is awarded based on the portfolio. Both assignments in the portfolio count equally with respect to grading, but if an F is awarded for one of the assignments, the overall grade will also be an F.

Resit exam: Students will be given one opportunity to submit a reworked version of the portfolio assignment(s) for which an F was awarded.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.