Practical training: Podiatry in working life II (10 cr)
Code: JT00AE88-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.05.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Laura Saar
- Marjo Heikkilä
Teacher in charge
Laura Saar
Groups
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JTSA18KMPodiatry, part-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?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Practical training: Podiatry in working life I ( 10 ECTS credits)