ORTOPRA2 Placement in Foot Orthosis Course description

The module consists of a six-week period of supervised practical training in an prosthetic and orthotic company. The practical training concentrates on users in need of foot orthoses and/or footwear, and the focus is on clinical work, communication with users and documenting the work in writing.

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

• Prosthetic and orthotic practice (7 credits)
• Rehabilitation and habilitation (1 credits)
• Profession, psychology, interaction and communication (1 credits)
• Ethics (1 credits)
• Total credits: 10 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 is capable of

• explaining user participation and the client-centred approach in prosthetics and orthotics
• explaining organisational and structural factors with a bearing on professional practice at the practical training enterprise
• explaining the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration's (NAV) regulations for foot orthoses

Skills

The student is capable of

• applying knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics in relation to relevant users, issues and tasks relating to footwear and foot orthoses
• using clinical reasoning to integrate theory and practice
• using discipline-specific methods, tools and equipment that are relevant to clinical practice in footwear and foot orthoses
• using and reflecting on ICF and outcome measures
• defining goals based on users' wishes regarding and right to activity, workplace inclusion and social participation
• providing guidance to users on the use and maintenance of footwear/foot orthoses
• searching for, discussing and applying specialist literature and research articles

General competence

The student is capable of

• reflecting on communication and contributing to interprofessional cooperation
• with some supervision, keeping records and relevant documents used in the practical training enterprise
• demonstrating and reflecting on professionalism in tasks performed at the practical training enterprise
• acknowledging and reflecting on users' right to co-determination and autonomy
• taking responsibility and initiative, demonstrating cooperation skills, independence and an ability to adapt, and treating users, partners and others with empathy and respect
• discussing different professional approaches in interdisciplinary teams in order to develop good practices
• discussing and critically reflecting on ethical dilemmas and practising in accordance with professional ethical guidelines

The following coursework requirements must be met before a final assessment can be made of the student:

• minimum attendance of 90 % during the period of practical training
• weekly reflection notes to be submitted to the programme

The practical training supervisor will assess the practical training period as pass or fail.