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ORTO3100 Lower limb and Spinal Orthoses Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Underekstremitets- og trunkusortoser
- Study programme
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Prosthetics and Orthotics Programme
- Weight
- 15.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2019/2020
- Programme description
- Course history
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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.