JJC Program Code: TE120
ICCB Program Code: TECH 0120
Orthotics and Prosthetics are the rapidly changing allied health fields involving orthopedic braces (orthoses) and artificial limbs (prostheses). The profession provides a vital service to the rehabilitation medicine community and to individuals with disabilities. The Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology program at JJC will prepare competent entry level orthotic and/or prosthetic technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains through general education, core curriculum and specific O&P courses.
Students have the option of pursuing certificates of achievement or the AAS degree.
Completion of the AAS degree or completion of the certificates of achievement will allow the student to be eligible to sit for the National Certified Technician Exam.
Admission Requirements
OPT 100, “Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics” is available twice yearly, in the spring and summer semesters. OPT100 provides the student the opportunity to investigate the orthotic and prosthetic technician profession. Topics covered include: The orthotic prosthetic profession, professional organizations and resources, safety in the work place, machine and tool use, basic hand skills in orthotics and prosthetics, human locomotion and anatomy. Minimum grade of “C” in OPT100 is required to enroll in higher level OPT courses.
Steps to apply are as follows;
1. Access Getting Started under Admissions on the JJC homepage and follow steps to apply as a student. Select TE120 Associate of Applied Science in Orthotics Prosthetics Technology as the intended program. Or, if not pursuing the AAS degree, select choice of Certificates of Completion; TE123, 124.
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