ORTO3100 Lower limb and Spinal Orthoses Course description

This module has moved from third to second year of the programme and keeps the code ORTO3100.

The module primarily focuses on ankle foot orthoses (AFO) and knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO), but also covers knee and hip orthoses, spinal orthoses, brace treatment and individually adapted seating products and wheelchairs as part of rehabilitation for all relevant diagnosis groups.

The table below shows the subjects covered by modul, with credits spesified:

Subjects covered in the AFO and KAFO parts of the module

• Prosthetic and orthotic practice (5 credits)
• Biomechanics (3 credits)
• Profession, psychology, interaction and communication (2 credits)

Total credits: 10 credits

Subjects covered in the spinal orthoses ans special seating part of the module

• Prosthetics and orthotic practice (3 credits)
• Biomechanics (1 credits)
• Anatomy (0,5 credits)
• Profession, psychology, interaction and communication (0,5 credits)

Total credits: 5 credits

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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: Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Ruler and protractor

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.