COURSE SYLLABUS
Orthopaedic Technology, Deepening, 12 credits
Ortopedteknik, fördjupning, 12 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: HOJN15
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet May 12, 2014
Valid From: Aug 24, 2015
Version: 1
Reg number:2014/1611(122) Avdelningen för rehabilitering/Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Medicine
Subject group: MT2
Specialised in: G2F
Main field of study: Prosthetics and Orthotics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course students should have the:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

The course addresses treatment alternatives and rehabilitation in relation to;
- spinal orthoses
- knee-ankle-foot-orthoses (KAFO)
- knee-orthoses (KO)
- paediatric prosthetics and orthotics
- prostheses for hip disarticulation amputees
- seating

Type of instruction

This course is presented in the form of lectures, group work, seminars and laboratory sessions.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

The requirement to enter this course is basic eligibility for higher education. The student must also have a passing grade in Ortopeadic Technology, basic course, 6 credits, Anatomy and physiology, basic course, 7,5 credits, Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculo-Skeletal System, 4,5 credits, Linear algebra and function theory, 9 credits, Single Variable Calculus, 6 credits, Psychology, 7,5 credits, Scientific Methodology and Statistics, 6 credits, Pathology related to prosthetics and orthotics, 7,5 credits, Prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation, 6 credits, Biomechanics, 15 credits. Furthermore a passing grade in at least 22,5 credits of the Ortopaedic Technology, intermediate course, 30 credits and attendance in the Applied mechanics and material science course, 15 credits, or equivalent..

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination will be based upon one individual oral presentation, one individual written assignment and one individual written exam.

A lecturer will serve as examiner for this subject.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Individual oral presentation2 creditsU/G
Written assignment6 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Individual written exam4 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

Attendance requirements
During the course attendance is compulsory to seminars, laboratory sessions and field visits.

Course literature

Hsu, J.D., Michael, J.W., & Fisk, J.R. (2008). AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
Lusardi, M.M., Jorge, M., & Nielsen, C.C. (2013). Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. St.Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
McRae, R. (2010). Clinical Orthopaedic Examination. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Smith, D.G., Michaels, J.W., & Bowker, J.H. (Ed.). (2004). Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Principles. Rosemont, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
The latest edition of the course literature should be used.
Additional current journal articles.