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ORTO3100 Lower limb and Spinal Orthoses Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Underekstremitets- og trunkusortoser
Study programme
Prosthetics and Orthotics Programme
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Course history

Introduction

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

Required preliminary courses

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Learning outcomes

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Teaching and learning methods

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

Course requirements

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

Assessment

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Ruler and protractor

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

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.