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

Veiledet praksisperiode på ca. 6 uker i ortopediteknisk virksomhet.

Dramaturgy aims to further develop the students’ professionalism in relation to drama and theatre pedagogy.

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Applicants may be able to take this course as an individual course if there are vacant places.

Passed; DT1000 Drama and Theatre Communication;or equivalent.

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

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Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of dramaturgical text analysis
• has knowledge of dramaturgical and stage devices in practical drama and theatre work
• has knowledge of dramaturgical theories and models

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Skills

The student:

• is capable of demonstrating qualified assessment ability as a dramaturg and drama and theatre teacher
• is capable of analysing and elucidating different aspects of various types of theatre productions
• is capable of carrying out practical work relating to dramaturgy and scenic effects and of creating and using a directing concept
• is capable of applying their own dramaturgic expertise in a drama pedagogy process

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General competence

The student:

• has insight into various activating forms of communication
• is capable of using different dramatic texts from different countries to study different cultures
• is capable of making choices relating to drama and topics appropriate to the needs of children and young people
• is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the field

Most of the work will take the form of practical workshops featuring discussion and testing of ideas, and related seminars and lectures. The students will be given great responsibility for their own learning and for organising and carrying out group work.