COURSE SYLLABUS
Prosthetics and Orthotics Introduction, 7.5 credits
Prosthetics and Orthotics Introduction, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2020
Course Code: HPIG18
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Nov 27, 2017
Revised by: Director of Education May 6, 2019
Valid From: Aug 26, 2019
Version: 4
Reg number:Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Medicine
Subject group: MT2
Specialised in: G1N
Main field of study: Prosthetics and Orthotics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course the student should have the ability to:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- professional roles and responsibilities of prosthetist/orthotists in relation to other professionals
- developments in prosthetics and orthotics (technology, services and scope of practice)
- laws and ethics in prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice
- introduction to evidence-based practice and academic literature
- scientific information and search strategies
- academic integrity

Type of instruction

The course is implemented through lectures, case studies, written assignments, group tutorials and field studies.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements include high school diploma and specific demand on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

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

Examination of the course will be based upon one individual written assignment, one group oral presentation based on a field study, group seminars and submission of personal reflection assignments.

A university lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Individual written assignment7.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Group presentation0 creditsU/G
Seminars and reflection assignments0 creditsU/G

Course literature

Lusardi, M., & Nielsen, C. (2012). Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Saunders.

Scientific articles will be added.