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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Aivars Vētra
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Rehabilitation
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care

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.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, orthotics, prosthetics.

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.

Competence

• 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.

Study course planning

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