ORTO2100 Orthosis for the foot Course description

Foot problems account for a considerable part of a prosthetist/orthotist's clinical day-to-day work. Incorrect loading of the foot, diabetes and rheumatic diseases can lead to foot complications. The module focuses on technical orthopaedic solutions for people in need of specially adapted footwear and foot orthoses. By adapting insoles, foot orthoses and orthopaedic footwear, the prosthetist/orthotist makes an important contribution to preventing strain injuries. The module also deals with functional examination of the foot and the biomechanical and psychosocial consequences of foot problems. It also covers prostheses/orthoses for persons with congenital deformities.

The table below shows the subjects by the module, with credits specified:

• Prostehetic and orthotic practice (7,5 credits)
• Biomechanics (2 credits)
• Anatomy (0,5 credits)
• Rehabilitation and habilitation (1 credits)
• Profession, psychology, interaction and communication (2 credits)
• State and municipal studies, health and social policy (1 credits)
• Innovation, production and quality assurance (1 credits)
• Total credits: 15 credits

The student must have passed the first year of the programme.

After completing the module, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of foot disorders and any consequences for the design of orthopaedic footwear and foot orthoses
• has knowledge of the biomechanical theory applied when designing footwear and foot orthoses
• is capable of describing parts of shoes and explaining production processes relevant to footwear and foot orthoses
• has knowledge of orthoses and prosthetics for persons with congenital deformities of the lower limbs

Skills

The student is capable of

• solving clinical problems and developing a follow-up plan within the category footwear and foot orthoses based on the individual needs of each user
• carrying out, with some supervision, clinical processes that form part of the follow-up plan for users who need footwear and foot orthoses
• conducting a gait analysis, identifying biomechanical issues and using this information in orthosis treatment
• using outcome measures relating to footwear and foot orthosis users
• using ICF to explain how foot problems affect a person
• using pressure measurement equipment and using the results in the choice and assessment of orthoses
• using relevant research to analyse topics relating to footwear and foot orthoses
• with some supervision, preparing work descriptions and carrying out technical procedures used in the production of footwear and foot orthoses
• reflecting on clinical and technical solutions, documenting clinical work in patient records and communicating this orally

General competence

The student is capable of

• working independently and cooperating with users and other professions in the field of footwear and foot orthoses
• discussing the need for professional guidelines
• reflecting on how communication should be adapted to different age groups and levels of functioning
• reflecting on the population's knowledge of own health and the consequences for guidance and information

The work and teaching methods used vary between seminars, a clinical and technical module, lectures, digital resources, student cooperation and self-study.

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

• clinical and technical module, see the `Skills training- section in the general part of the programme description
• minimum attendance of 80 % at seminars

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual home exam over five days

Scope: 3,800-4,200 words.

Resit exam

The student must rework the exam paper.

All

Grade scale A-F

One external and one internal examiner will assess a minimum of 20 % of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.