Academic Catalog

OPM-5002 Introduction in O&P

Course will survey the fundamental concepts of orthotics and prosthetics. The purpose of the course is to provide exposure and basic knowledge to O&P. The course covers the many aspects of what makes up the orthotics and prosthetics profession. The course will allow students to familiarize themselves with commonly used terminology, materials, fabrication processes, component identification, and orthotic and prosthetic classifications. This course will also provide a foundation in the history, scope of practice, and a survey of common pathologies

Credits

1