ID:
503458
Duration (hours):
300
CFU:
12
SSD:
SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE APPLICATE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 19/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The internship in Orthopedic Techniques is an essential phase of the training path, as it allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired and develop practical skills in the professional context.
Expected Learning Outcomes
🔹 Knowledge and understanding
Know the techniques of construction and adaptation of orthoses and prostheses.
Understand the importance of biomechanics in the design of orthopedic devices.
🔹 Practical skills
Be able to take measurements and create custom-made devices.
Apply and adapt orthoses to the patient, evaluating their effectiveness.
🔹 Communication and relational skills
Interact with the patient in an empathetic and professional way.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for multidisciplinary patient management.
🔹 Professional autonomy
Develop the ability to solve technical and clinical problems independently.
Be able to manage the complete process of manufacturing and fitting orthopedic devices.
Expected Learning Outcomes
🔹 Knowledge and understanding
Know the techniques of construction and adaptation of orthoses and prostheses.
Understand the importance of biomechanics in the design of orthopedic devices.
🔹 Practical skills
Be able to take measurements and create custom-made devices.
Apply and adapt orthoses to the patient, evaluating their effectiveness.
🔹 Communication and relational skills
Interact with the patient in an empathetic and professional way.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for multidisciplinary patient management.
🔹 Professional autonomy
Develop the ability to solve technical and clinical problems independently.
Be able to manage the complete process of manufacturing and fitting orthopedic devices.
Teaching Methods
The internship in Orthopedic Techniques requires a teaching approach that integrates practical learning, expert supervision and critical reflection. Teaching methods to ensure complete and professional training:
Experiential Learning (Learning by Doing)
- Active observation: the student assists orthopedic technicians in the various phases of the work.
- Guided practice: the student participates in the creation of orthoses and prostheses with supervision.
- Progressive autonomy: over time, the student independently manages some operational phases.
2. Support and Tutoring
- Mentorship by expert technicians, who guide the student in daily activities.
- Continuous feedback to correct errors and improve manual skills and clinical reasoning.
- Discussion of real cases with tutors to deepen diagnosis, design and adaptation of devices.
3. Case Methodology (Case-Based Learning - CBL)
- Analysis of real clinical cases: assessment of patient needs and choice of the most suitable orthotic or prosthetic solution.
- Problem solving: students must propose and discuss possible intervention strategies.
- Verification of outcomes: assessment of the functionality of the applied device and any corrections.
4. Simulations and Role-Playing
- Use of mannequins or simulators to practice before working on real patients.
- Simulation of interactions with the patient to improve communication and the ability to explain the device.
- Emergency scenarios: management of sudden problems in the creation or application of an orthopedic device.
5. Collaborative Learning
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, orthopedists and other specialists.
- Group discussions on clinical cases to compare approaches and solutions.
- Peer learning: more experienced students help younger ones to develop practical skills.
6. Internship Diary and Critical Reflection
- Keep a logbook to note experiences, difficulties encountered and solutions adopted.
- Guided reflection with the tutor to evaluate progress and improve skills.
- Professional portfolio with documentation of cases followed and devices created.
7. Formative Assessment and Continuous Feedback
- Skills assessment sheets filled out by tutors and supervisors.
- Student self-assessment to increase awareness of their own progress.
- Periodic interviews to discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
Experiential Learning (Learning by Doing)
- Active observation: the student assists orthopedic technicians in the various phases of the work.
- Guided practice: the student participates in the creation of orthoses and prostheses with supervision.
- Progressive autonomy: over time, the student independently manages some operational phases.
2. Support and Tutoring
- Mentorship by expert technicians, who guide the student in daily activities.
- Continuous feedback to correct errors and improve manual skills and clinical reasoning.
- Discussion of real cases with tutors to deepen diagnosis, design and adaptation of devices.
3. Case Methodology (Case-Based Learning - CBL)
- Analysis of real clinical cases: assessment of patient needs and choice of the most suitable orthotic or prosthetic solution.
- Problem solving: students must propose and discuss possible intervention strategies.
- Verification of outcomes: assessment of the functionality of the applied device and any corrections.
4. Simulations and Role-Playing
- Use of mannequins or simulators to practice before working on real patients.
- Simulation of interactions with the patient to improve communication and the ability to explain the device.
- Emergency scenarios: management of sudden problems in the creation or application of an orthopedic device.
5. Collaborative Learning
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, orthopedists and other specialists.
- Group discussions on clinical cases to compare approaches and solutions.
- Peer learning: more experienced students help younger ones to develop practical skills.
6. Internship Diary and Critical Reflection
- Keep a logbook to note experiences, difficulties encountered and solutions adopted.
- Guided reflection with the tutor to evaluate progress and improve skills.
- Professional portfolio with documentation of cases followed and devices created.
7. Formative Assessment and Continuous Feedback
- Skills assessment sheets filled out by tutors and supervisors.
- Student self-assessment to increase awareness of their own progress.
- Periodic interviews to discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
Assessment Methods
Evaluation of an artifact created by the student on a patient
Texts
Handouts
Contents
Acquire skills in taking anthropometric measurements for the production of orthoses and prostheses.
- Learn the techniques of modeling, production and adaptation of orthopedic devices.
- Know the materials and advanced technologies (3D printing, 3D scanner, CAD-CAM).
- Know how to apply safety and hygiene protocols in the orthopedic laboratory.
- Understand the functioning of an orthopedic laboratory and the management of materials.
- Apply the current legislation on medical devices and safety at work.
- Develop autonomy in the management of the patient and the orthotic and prosthetic production process.
- Learn the techniques of modeling, production and adaptation of orthopedic devices.
- Know the materials and advanced technologies (3D printing, 3D scanner, CAD-CAM).
- Know how to apply safety and hygiene protocols in the orthopedic laboratory.
- Understand the functioning of an orthopedic laboratory and the management of materials.
- Apply the current legislation on medical devices and safety at work.
- Develop autonomy in the management of the patient and the orthotic and prosthetic production process.
Degrees
Degrees
Orthopaedics techniques
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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