OPM-5001 Introduction to O&P Principles & Techniques
This course provides exposure to fundamental concepts of orthotics and prosthetics. The purpose of the course is to provide foundation in history, scope of practice, exposure, methods of assessment and delivery, and basic knowledge to O&P. The course outlines the scope of the profession of orthotics and prosthetics. The course allows students to familiarize themselves with commonly used terminology, materials, fabrication processes, component identification, orthotic and prosthetic classifications, and custom-fit orthoses and prostheses. Parts of this course will reflect on social structures that have helped shape reality as our patients experience it when we are providing care.