Program Learning Outcomes
1. Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to the profession.
2. Has knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3. Follows current developments and practices in the profession and uses them effectively.
4. Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to the profession.
5.Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach, and to propose appropriate solutions.
6. Can effectively express and present ideas both in written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills.
7. Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in field-related practices.
8. Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
9. Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of field-related data.
10. Follows developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using Turkish and a foreign language.
11. Has knowledge of basic health sciences; can effectively use information on human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology in prosthetics-orthosis applications.
12. Can use impression taking, mold making, model preparation and adaptation techniques for prosthesis and orthosis safely and effectively.
13. Knows and has the skills to apply the design, production, application and maintenance-repair processes of orthopedic prostheses and orthoses.
14. Can evaluate patients, analyze their needs and recommend appropriate prosthesis/orthosis solutions.
15. He/she has knowledge about prosthesis/orthosis applications suitable for various patient groups (amputees, musculoskeletal diseases, congenital anomalies, etc.).