Practical training: Podiatry in working life IILaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

You get a versatile view over the operations of the orthotics lab.
You observe and participate in the manufacturing processes of orthoses for a variety of specific groups, including the measuring, fitting and manufacture of different supports, aids, footwear and prosthetics.
You evaluate and describe the acquisition processes related to special footwear and orthotics and learn to instruct the client / patient individually and thoroughly.
You describe and analyze the insole manufacturing methods of the orthotic lab units.
You understand the importance of multi-disciplinary cooperation in acquiring special aids and offloading products.

Content

The orthotic lab
Pre-training information session and after training, sharing experiences, assembly and feedback 0.5 - 1 cr)

What products and services do you get from an orthotics lab?

How do you describe the manufacturing process of orthoses?

What is the acquisition process like as for special footwear and orthotics?

How do you guide the client comprehensively in an orthotics lab unit?

What kind of insole manufacturing methods are used in orthotics lab units?

How is multiprofessional cooperation realised in an orthotics lab unit?

Evaluation

Assessment of Podiatric training in working life II: Pass / Fail / Needs to be complemented
Self-evaluation and teacher's/supervisor's evaluation.
Independent participant: 5th term, graduate level 3 a-g.
Students can
a. use professional terminology systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as a goal-oriented team member.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

Practical training: Podiatry in working life I ( 10 ECTS credits)