ORI2300 Lower Limb and Spinal Orthotics Course description

This course is based on the clinical work processes covered in ORI1000, ORI1300 and ORI2200 and is the third of four courses iadressing clinical and technical competence in the field of prostethics and orthotics. Knowledge from the courses anatomy, pathology and biomechanics is also used. The course primarily focuses on ankle foot orthoses (AFO) and knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO), but also covers knee hip orthoses, spinal orthoses, brace treatment for scoliosis and individually adapted seating products, and wheelchairs as part of rehabilitation for all relevant diagnosis groups.

The student must have passed the first year of the programme or equivalent, with the exception of the course ORI1050.

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 elaborate on the relationship between the anatomy, pathology, biomechanics and function of the lower limbs
• has knowledge of material technology and advanced use of composite materials, including joining different materials used in orthosis design
• can outline his/her knowledge of orthoses for children
• can explain functional and potential psychosocial consequences of disabilities
• can explain the structure of rehabilitation/habilitation services and the creation of individual plans

Skills

The student

• can, with some supervision, prepare and reflect on orthopaedic follow-up plans for users in need of lower limb or spinal orthoses
• can carry out clinical functional analysis and relevant procedures for taking measurements, designing and customize lower limb and spinal orthoses
• can make critical assessments of biomechanical factors with a focus on ankle, knee and hip disabilities and link this to gait and orthosis design
• can assess biomechanical factors of importance to spinal orthoses and special seating
• can assess and propose measures relating to positioning in wheelchairs to prevent and treat pressure sores
• can use research articles and specialist literature to analyse topics relating to lower limb and spinal orthoses
• can prepare work descriptions and carry out technical processes applied in the production of lower limb and spinal orthoses

General competence

The student

• can reflect on challenges associated with communication and interdisciplinary cooperation in relation to users in need of treatment with lower limb orthoses, spinal orthoses and/or special seating
• can document and communicate relevant clinical and biomechanical assessments in patient records and communicate such assessments orally
• can reflect on user perspectives, planning, implementation and the effect of treatment
• can reflect on the significance of motivating conversation when interacting with users

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:

• a minimum attendance of 80 % at seminars and skills training
• an individual process description (clinical/technical) of 1,500 words (+/- 5%) based on the learning outcomes listed under ‘Skills’.

Individual oral exam, up to 30 minutes.

No aids permitted.

Knowing how behaviour is influenced by conditions in the surroundings is essential and this knowledge can be used to plan and carry out different change and training measures. Special terminology is used to conduct precise analyses of behaviour and environmental influences.

Admission to the programme.

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

Knowledge

The student can

• explain the basic assumptions of behaviour analysis
• explain the place of behaviour analysis in psychology
• explain the research methods used in behaviour analysis
• explain reinforcement conditions
• explain how behaviour is established, transferred and maintained

Skills

The student can

• apply basic behaviour analysis concepts
• apply methods to observe and record behaviour
• conduct discrete trials training
• conduct precision teaching

Competence

The student can

• describe behaviour analysis strategies
• conduct and reflect on their own presentation technique