Academic Year/course:
2023/24
276 - Degree in Occupational Therapy
26026 - Orthotic Devices in Occupational Therapy
Syllabus Information
Academic year:
2023/24
Subject:
26026 - Orthotic Devices in Occupational Therapy
Faculty / School:
127 - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Degree:
276 - Degree in Occupational Therapy
ECTS:
6.0
Year:
4
Semester:
Annual
Subject type:
Compulsory
Module:
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1. General information
The general objective of this subject is that students are able to identify and define the most commonly used orthoses and prostheses, as well as to understand and apply the theoretical and methodological foundations of the different orthoprosthetic treatments in Occupational Therapy.
These approaches and objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations Agenda 2030 (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/) and certain specific targets, such that the acquisition of the learning results of the subject will contribute to some extent to the achievement of goals 3, 5, 8 and 10.
2. Learning results
- To know and understand the theoretical basis of Occupational Therapy and orthoprosthesis, as well as those specific therapeutic procedures in all orthopedic conditions.
- To know how to apply the theoretical-practical knowledge of the previous point, as a related complementary therapy.
- To evaluate the user's needs according to their pathologies or alterations, developing the appropriate intervention program using orthoprosthetics.
- To analyse, describe and identify the differences in each process for a correct application of the orthoprosthesis treatments, adapting them according to the age, situation and evolution in the field of adaptations for all activities of daily life.
- To understand, interpret and explain with a clear speech, by means of technical arguments, all the information received and recall the knowledge acquired, planning the different methods of intervention in Occupational Therapy, to, determine and differentiate if the person is susceptible to receive orthoprosthetic treatment, ensuring excellence in its recommendation or application.
3. Syllabus
BLOCK I. GENERAL
History. Role of the occupational therapist in orthoprosthetic intervention. Classification and functionality of the orthoprosthesis. Techniques used in the elaboration of orthoprosthesis.
BLOCK II. UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOSES AND PROSTHESES
Orthotic treatments in pathologies of the upper extremity. Amputation and fitting levels.
BLOCK III. LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOSES AND PROSTHESES
Orthotic treatments in pathologies of the lower extremity. Amputation and fitting levels.
BLOCK IV. THORAX AND SPINE
Orthopedic treatments in pathologies of the spine and thorax.
4. Academic activities
1. Theoretical classroom classes (48 hours)
Explanation of theoretical content, oriented towards the acquisition of competencies and learning results. Different bibliographic and audiovisual supports will be used as support.
2. Practical face-to-face classes (12 hours)
Practical application of the knowledge acquired in the theoretical classes, based on practical assumptions and problem solving.
3. Content integrating works (27 hours)
Handling of documentary sources, writing and structuring of information.
4. Self-study and evaluation (63 hours)
5. Assessment system
In order to pass the subject, each of the evaluation blocks (practical and theoretical part) must be passed.
1. Practical part (30% of the final grade)
a) Face-to-face practices (20%):
- Attendance is compulsory (only 20% of excused absences are allowed).
- Active and efficient participation.
- A report will be submitted at the end of each practice. The rules will be published in Moodle.
b) Elaboration of content integrative works (10%):
- Compulsory presentation (only 20% of excused absences are allowed).
- The rules will be published in Moodle.
*If students do not pass or do not complete the practices and/or assignments, they must take a practical test at the official call for exams.
2. Theoretical part (70% of the final grade)
Multiple-choice tests: 20 questions with three answer alternatives, to be completed in 1h30min. The formula will be applied to correct random answers:
(Right answers-Errors/(number of answer alternatives-1))/(Total no. of questions)*10
That is: each success = 0.5 and each error -0.25.
*Midterm eliminatory exams: They will be programmed according to the contents covered at the end of each of the theoretical modules.
The topics not eliminated in these mid-term exams (due to failure or absence) will be included in the exam of the official call.