EPN-V2

ORIPRA3 Placement: Lower Limb- and Spinal Orthotics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Praksis: Underekstremitets- og trunkusortoser
Study programme
Prosthetics and Orthotics Programme
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
FALL 2024
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

Pass/Fail.

Required preliminary courses

The midway and final assessments are carried out by the practical training supervisor and the contact lecturer. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

Learning outcomes

10 credits overlap with ORTOPRA2 Placement in Foot Orthotics.

Teaching and learning methods

The work and teaching methods include self-study, interprofessional cooperative learning and external practical training under supervision.

Course requirements

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

  • minimum 90 % attendance during practical training
  • six reflection notes of 700-1,400 words. The reflection notes must be submitted to the programme on a weekly basis.

Assessment

Assessment of practical training: The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course and the continuous assessment that students are subject to throughout the practical training period.

The student’s practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about practical training assessment.

Resit assessment: Students who fail a period of practical training normally have to retake the whole practical training period.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Not relevant.

Grading scale

Pass/Fail.

Examiners

The midway and final assessments are carried out by the practical training supervisor and the contact lecturer. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

Overlapping courses

  • 10 credits overlap with ORTOPRA3 Placement in Lower Limb and Spinal Orthotic Practice.