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OPT 100 - Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
Note: Consent of department or students must interview with the program director, possess a high school diploma or GED, possess an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, completed ENG 101 or higher, completed TMAT 107 or higher. TMAT 108 can be taken concurrently with OPT 100.
The OPT program is a selective enrollment program. Admission to the program is based on performance in OPT 100. Students are selected upon their mechanical ability and academic aptitude. Students are given the opportunity to evaluate their role in the profession and decide if orthotics and prosthetics is a career path they would like to follow. Instructors are given the opportunity to evaluate students with respect to mechanical skill and academic aptitude for selection to the program.
The course is designed to familiarize students with the profession of orthotics and prosthetics. Emphasis will be placed on professional practice and the role of the technician. The course will also include laboratory projects to introduce students to basic skills and knowledge they require to become orthotic prosthetic technicians. Requirements for certification as well as job placement opportunities will be covered. This introductory course will consist of lecture, laboratory and projects designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the profession.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 , TMAT 107 must be taken prior to OPT 100. TMAT 108 may be taken prior to or concurrently.
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OPT 101 - Pedorthics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate foot orthoses shoe inserts, perform orthopedic shoe modifications and fabricate foot orthoses/protheses below or at the ankle joint. Foot and ankle skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of foot orthoses and partial foot prostheses are also integrated throughout the course. Impression, measurements, shoe fitting and foot evaluation are also covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 102 - Spinal Orthotics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate plastic and metal spinal orthoses. Spinal skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of spinal orthoses are also integrated throughout the course. Interpretation and application of spinal orthometry will be covered. Variations of spinal orthoses will also be covered. Fitting of off-the-shelf spinal orthoses is covered throughout the curriculum. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 103 - Lower Extremity Orthotics II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate plastic and metal ankle foot orthoses. Foot and ankle skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of ankle foot orthoses are also integrated throughout the course. Interpretation and application of ankle-foot orthometry will be covered. Variations of ankle-foot orthoses will also be covered Fitting of off-the-shelf lower limb orthoses is covered as part of the curriculum. Prerequisite: OPT 100 , OPT 101 and admission to the program.
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OPT 104 - Lower Extremity Orthotics III Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate plastic and metal knee-ankle-foot orthoses. Foot, ankle and knee skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of knee-ankle-foot orthoses are also integrated throughout the course. Interpretation and application of knee-ankle-foot orthometry will be covered. Variations of knee-ankle-foot orthoses and hip- knee-ankle-foot orthoses will also be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 , OPT 103 and admission to the program.
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OPT 105 - Upper Extremity Orthotics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4-3
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate plastic and metal upper extremity orthoses. Upper extremity skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of upper extremity orthoses are also integrated throughout the course. Interpretation and application of upper extremity orthometry will be covered. Variations of upper extremity orthoses will also be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 106 - Orthotic Prosthetic Skill Development Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to develop the necessary skills to perform basic technological processes within the profession of orthotics and prosthetics. Emphasis will be placed upon the following basic skills: plaster work, plastic fabrication, both thermosetting and thermoformed, concepts of metal contouring, leather working including sewing concepts, and finishing skills. The course will include laboratory projects to introduce students to basic skills and knowledge they require to become orthotic prosthetic technicians. Fundamentals of the use of various fixtures and alignment devices specific to orthotics and prosthetics will be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 107 - Orthotic Prosthetic Biomaterials Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
The course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge of materials and biomaterials utilized in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication. Emphasis will be placed upon characteristics of materials and their application in fabrication techniques. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 108 - Practice Management Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to design a safe and efficient prosthetic orthotic laboratory. The course will also include the process of managing the areas of orthotic and prosthetic practice including administrative documentation. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 195 - Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Experience I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-12-4
The course is designed to familiarize students with the profession of orthotics and prosthetics and apply knowledge and skills in the work setting. Work experience in dealing with the fabrication of orthoses and prostheses will be emphasized. Students will be mentored by practitioners in the field and are required to perform tasks as described in the clinical affiliation agreement. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 200 - Transtibial Prosthetics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate transtibial prostheses. Impression procedures, interface materials, foot and ankle mechanisms, alignment and transtibial design variations will be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 201 - Transfemoral Prosthetics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate transfemoral prostheses. Impression procedures, interface materials, knee mechanisms, alignment and transfemoral design variations will be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 202 - Transradial Transhumeral Prosthetics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate transradial and transhumeral prostheses. Impression procedures, interface materials, components, alignment and upper extremity prosthetic design will be covered.
Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 203 - Technology Development Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course is designed to familiarize students with current technology developments in the field or orthotics and prosthetics. Computer aided design and manufacturing, advanced component and material design, pathologic gait deviations and technology solutions as well as patient outcome measurement tests will be covered. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 295 - Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Experience II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-8-4
The course is designed to familiarize students with the profession of orthotics and prosthetics and apply knowledge and skills in the work setting. Work experience in dealing with the fabrication of prostheses will be emphasized. Students will be mentored by practitioners in the field and are required to perform tasks as described in the clinical affiliation agreement. Prerequisite: OPT 100 and admission to the program.
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OPT 299 - Selected Topics in OPT Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4 - 1-4 - 1-4 variable
The course is designed for students with advanced standing to pursue a specific orthotic or prosthetic project. A full-time faculty member and the student will determine the nature of the project, the feasibility of the project and the desired outcome of the project. The course will keep students up to date with the latest technology and advances in the profession. Prerequisite: Consent of department.
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