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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Kārlis Lācis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care

Objective

To learn the basic skills of the upper limbs prosthetics. To summarize the theoretical knowledge about upper limbs prosthetics, different types and structure of the prosthesis. Acquire practical skills about upper limbs prosthetics – work with patients, investigation, evaluation, measurement. Get to know technology used in prosthetics – cast modeling, forming, structure of prosthetic, static and dynamic regulation.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the study course, basic knowledge in the manufacture and application of various types of upper limb prostheses is obtained.

Skills

The ability to distinguish different types of prostheses, their manufacturing technology. Make patient assessment and choose the appropriate type of prosthesis and technology.

Competence

As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge and skills in prosthetics of the upper limbs, their selection, production and use training.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Orthotics and Prosthetics, RFO5Bachelor’sRequiredKārlis Lācis