OR-PR 111 — Foundations of Prosthetics — 4.0
Credits
Become familiar with prosthetic bench tools and equipment, acquire basic proven tool operation skills, classify the general areas of the lab and use of special prosthetic equipment in the lab. As a prosthetic technician students work with many materials such as metals, leather, wood, plastic, etc. This course introduces students to the materials commonly used in prosthetics.
OR-PR 112 — Transtibial Musculoskeletal Anatomy — 2.0
Credits
In order for the orthotic prosthetic technician to correctly fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices, a basic knowledge of the muscles and bones of the human body is necessary. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111.
OR-PR 114 — Transtibial Prosthetics I — 6.0
Credits
The technician learns to identify lower limb prosthetic components, interpret measurement charts, prepare PVA sleeves, lay up PTB socket, fabricate PTB soft insert, laminate PTB socket utilizing vacuum, prepare SACH feet, statically align and assemble unfinished PTB, fabricate the PTB knee cuff, fabricate the PTB waist belt with suspension attachment, duplicate alignment, shape and hollow out prosthesis, lay up and laminate the PTB prosthesis, and finish and assemble the below-knee prosthesis. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112.
OR-PR 122 — Transfemoral Musculoskeletal Anatomy — 1.0
Credits
A basic understanding of the musculoskeletal anatomy of the transfemoral residual limb is presented in this course. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114.
OR-PR 124 — Transtibial Prosthetics II — 6.0
Credits
Identify endoskeletal components, fabricate model, check socket, and liner for endoskeletal prosthesis, laminate endoskeletal socket, assemble, align and shape endoskeletal prosthesis. Prepare plaster model for locking liner prosthesis, prepare shuttle lock installation, fabricate check socket, assemble and align temporary prosthesis, transfer alignment, fabricate definitive socket, complete alignment transfer. Syme and partial foot prosthetics (discussion). Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114, 122.
OR-PR 126 — Transfemoral Prosthetics — 5.0
Credits
Interpret orthometry form for Transfemoral prosthesis, form a plaster model, fabricate check socket and flexible socket, layup and laminate outer frame for Transfemoral socket, assemble prosthesis and provide bench alignment on vertical pylon and polycentric knee. Interpret orthometry form for second Transfemoral prosthesis, form a plaster model, fabricate check socket and flexible socket, layup and laminate outer frame for Transfemoral socket, assemble prosthesis and provide bench alignment on pyramid components and single axis knee, fabricate foam cosmetic cover.
OR-PR 132 — Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Anatomy — 1.0
Credits
Musculoskeletal anatomy of the upper extremity relevant to the prosthetic technician is presented. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114, 122, 124, 126.
OR-PR 134 — Transradial Prosthetics — 6.0
Credits
This course extends the concepts and principles attained in earlier coursework to the fabrication of upper extremity prostheses. Two transradial devices are fabricated utilizing different components for a long and short transradial prosthesis. Students are introduced to the array of components available to the upper extremity amputee. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114, 122, 124, 126, 132.
OR-PR 136 — Transhumeral Prosthetics — 5.0
Credits
The design and fabrication of transhumeral prostheses are included in this course. Students extend their lamination skills to the use of acrylic resins. Variations of thermoplastic fabrication are introduced. Syme and partial foot prostheses are included to satisfy accreditation requirements. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114, 122, 124, 126, 132, 134.
OR-PR 138 — Prosthetics Practicum — 6.0
Credits
Students practice at an off-campus prosthetic facility to integrate attained fabrication skills and workplace habits in an authentic working environment. Prerequisite: OR-PR 111, 112, 114, 122, 124, 126, 132, 134, 136.
OR-PR 141 — Foundations of Orthotics — 6.0
Credits
This basic course introduces the student to the tools, materials and equipment common to the modern orthotic practice. Training is provided regarding the governance of the profession and the role of each member of the orthotic prosthetic healthcare team. Students learn through guided practice how to work in the laboratory setting safely to perform basic fabrication procedures related to simple tools and components used in an O&P environment. (SFCC)
OR-PR 142 — Spinal Musculoskeletal Anatomy — 2.0
Credits
The basic anatomical structure of the musculoskeletal system is introduced with an emphasis on the spine along with terminology and concepts of anatomy relative to the orthotic technician. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141
OR-PR 144 — Spinal Orthotics — 4.0
Credits
Students learn to interpret measurement forms for fabrication of spinal orthotic devices. Students also acquire skills in fabricating spinal orthotic devices with an emphasis on metal shaping and plaster model rectification. Fabrication includes a metal lumbosacral frame and two thermoplastic thoracolumbar orthotic devices. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142.
OR-PR 152 — Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1-Lower Leg, Foot & Ankle — 1.0
Credits
This is a basic skeletal anatomy course focusing on the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144
OR-PR 154 — Foot Orthoses and Footwear Modifications — 3.0
Credits
This course emphasizes shoe modifications and foot orthoses to improve skeletal alignment, reduce localized tissue pressure, reduce or prevent deformity and enhance gait outcomes for the patient. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152
OR-PR 156 — Lower Extremity Orthotics 1–Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) — 8.0
Credits
Students learn the fundamentals of fabricating traditional and advanced ankle foot orthoses in both metal and plastic. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154.
OR-PR 162 — Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2-Knee, Upper Leg, & Hip — 1.0
Credits
A continuation course of musculoskeletal anatomy centered on the knee, hip and thigh in preparation of fabricating KAFO devices. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154, 156
OR-PR 164 — Lower Extremity Orthotics 2–Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) — 8.0
Credits
This course is dedicated to the fabrication of metal and plastic KAFO devices using various knee and ankle controls. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154, 156, 162
OR-PR 172 — Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Anatomy — 1.0
Credits
This is a basic musculoskeletal anatomy course focusing on the upper extremity and hand. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154, 156, 162, 164.
OR-PR 174 — Upper Extremity Orthotics — 2.0
Credits
Students practice the fabrication of various metal and plastic orthotic devices for the forearm, wrist and hand. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154, 156, 162, 164, 172
OR-PR 178 — Orthotics Practicum — 6.0
Credits
Students practice at an off-campus orthotic facility to integrate attained fabrication skills and workplace habits in an authentic working environment. Prerequisite: OR-PR 141, 142, 144, 152, 154, 156, 162, 164, 172, 174
OR-PR 180 — Orthotic Fitter — 2.0
Credits
An orthotic fitter is an allied health professional specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain orthoses. This includes fitting, adjusting or modifying devices that reflect the level of education and training received.
OR-PR 182 — Therapeutic Shoe Fitter — 1.0
Credits
A therapeutic shoe fitter is an allied health professional specifically educated and trained to provide non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom multi-density inserts. This includes fitting, adjusting or modifying devices that reflect the level of education and training received.
OR-PR 184 — Mastectomy Fitter — 1.0
Credits
A mastectomy fitter is an allied health professional specifically educated and trained in the provision of breast prostheses and post-mastectomy services. The education and training includes patient encounters, breast prostheses, fitter knowledge and skills, domains of practice, professional ethics, clinical documentation, and practice management.
OR-PR 186 — Introductory CAD CAM — 1.0
Credits
An overview of how computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing can be applied as an alternate to the traditional tools and methodology of orthotic and prosthetic design and fabrication.