Practical training: Podiatry in working life II (10 cr)
Code: JT00AE88-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
08.04.2019 - 29.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
90 % Contact teaching, 10 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Marjo Heikkilä
- Arja Kiviaho-Tiippana
- Anna Reinikainen
Teacher in charge
Marjo Heikkilä
Groups
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JTSA17KPPodiatry, full-time studies
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?
Qualifications
Practical training: Podiatry in working life I ( 10 ECTS credits)