CAD-CAM Technologies in Rehabilitation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:28.07.2020 15:27:12

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_184		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		4.00		ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aivars Vētra
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		14	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		56
Total Contact Hours								64
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Prior knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, orthotics, prosthetics.
Objective:
To provide knowledge and develop understanding of CAD-CAM technologies in rehabilitation. To introduce students to the principles of a 3D scanner, 3D printer and milling machine; applications thereof in the medical field.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction. CAD-CAM technology in rehabilitation, applicability thereof. Practical demonstration: scanning with the RODIN 4D scanner. Viewing the scanned material in M4D Soft Software.			Lectures		2.00	clinical base
2	Cleaning up the scanned file.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
3	Scanning with Structure sensor.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
4	Creating a patient file. Importing, opening, customising, saving a model.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
5	RODIN 4D – CAD/CAM software. Toolbar, layout.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Toolbar. Toolbar layout: Basic tools, Modelling.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
7	Toolbar: Importing, Radius, Cloning, Merging, Twist, Shift, Elongate.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	Toolbar: Bend, Mirror, Balance, Reflect, Area Smoothing, Area, Other tools.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
9	Combining two forms. Creating a pilot sample.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Linking measurements. Sample measurement file.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
11	Completed model. Landmarks.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
12	Completed model. Clean, Save, Export.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
13	Desk Proto software.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
14	Creating Mc G code. MACH 3 software.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
15	Exam.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
The student carries out in-depth literature research in the library, working independently.
Assessment Criteria:
Ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the study course, which are demonstrated by performing 3D scanning and 3D modelling of the scanned model.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		• will be able to explain terms related to CAD-CAM technologies; • to describe the principles and use of a 3D scanner, 3D printer and milling machine; • to evaluate the patient’s functional status; • to compare products made using conventional methods and CAD-CAM technology.
Skills:		• to perform 3D scanning; • to choose the most suitable/appropriate software to process scanned data; • to select and use available literature resources on CAD-CAM technologies; • to use terms related to CAD-CAM technologies.
Competencies:		• applies the knowledge acquired about the principles of a 3D scanner, 3D printer and milling machine; • able to interpret and analyse data using CAD technologies.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	interneta resursi