Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics

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Course Information

Subject code

DPT

Subject Code Description

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Course Number

8630

Catalog Title

Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics

Course Description

Introduces concepts of materials, design, fabrication, and technology of braces/orthotic/prosthetic devices and provide opportunities for clinical decision making relating to using these devices in physical therapy practice. Course activities emphasize gait analysis, movement analysis, residual limb management, wearing/fitting of orthotics/prosthetics, the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and the psychological considerations of the patient with orthotic/prosthetic devices through the lifespan.

Credit Hours Min

2

Restricted to the following degree(s)

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Restricted to the following student level(s)

D - Doctorate

Repeat Status

N - Course May Not Be Repeated