2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course Descriptionsmuscles as well as description of theirfunction in relation to the overallmusculoskeletal system. Pathology andevaluation includes examination of the effectof disease, spinal cord lesions, injury, andmalformation of the upper-limb followed byidentification of specific pathologies relatedto functional loss in order to determine properorthotic treatment.Upper Limb OrthosesORPR 2955 3 CreditsIn this course students evaluate patientsfor metal and plastic hand and wrist-handorthoses. This process includes measuringand fabricating the basic orthoses as wellas additional components to control specificjoints of the hand and fingers.Prerequisite: ORPR 2950 or concurrentenrollment.Orthotic Spinal Anatomy,Pathology, and Patient EvaluationORPR 2970 3 CreditsThe course includes identification of thespinal muscles as well as description of theirfunction in the overall musculoskeletal system.Pathology and evaluation includes examinationof the effect of disease, spinal cord lesions,injury, and malformations of the spine.Students focus on identification of specificpathologies related to functional loss in orderto determine proper orthotic treatment. ORPR2955 or concurent enrollment.Spinal Orthoses FittingsORPR 2975 3 CreditsThis course includes evaluation for andmeasurement, casting and fitting of premadeand custom fabricated spinal orthosesdesigned to treat related spinal pathologies.Students concentrate on the specific fittingcriteria and orthoses selection to achieve thegoal of functional biomechanical control of theaffected trunk segments. Fitting sessions withpatient models will include post-operativebody jackets, metal and plastic spinalorthoses, soft corsets, and cervical devices.Prerequisite: ORPR 2970 or concurrentenrollment.Scoliosis Treatment and CervicalTraction; Mobility and Adaptive EquipmentORPR 2980 3 CreditsThis course focuses on treatment of scoliosis,178 Century College 2010-2011identification of curve patterns, clinicalevaluation, orthotic design, fitting, and curvemonitoring. Traction by use of the halo ringand vest in addition to mobility aids andadaptive equipment for improved patientindependence, safety, attitude and successfulrehabilitation are among other course topics.Prerequisite: ORPR 2975 or concurrentenrollment.Orthotic Practitioner PracticumORPR 2990 7 CreditsThis practicum provides students withopportunities to apply the theories and skillslearned in the program in an approved clinicalsetting with actual patient contact. Practicumstudents work under the direct supervision ofa Certified Orthotist preceptor in an approvedprofessional facility. In addition, students areobserved periodically on site by a CenturyCollege program instructor who also conferswith facility supervisors/preceptors.Prerequisite: Completion of entire ORPRprogram curriculum and consent of instructor.Orthotic Practitioner AdvancedPracticum InternshipORPR 2995 1 - 12 CreditsThis course tracks the student’s clinicalexperience and progress toward fulfillmentof the prerequisite, postgraduate clinicalexposure required by the American Boardfor Certification in Orthotics and Prostheticsprior to national certification testing. Duringthe 1-12 credits of the Orthotic PractitionerAdvanced Practicum Internship, the postgraduatestudent works in an orthotic facilityor department, and applies learned theoryand skills to actual patient contact under thedirection of a certified orthotist supervisor atthe practicum site as well as oversight by theprogram instructor. Students may repeat thiscourse up to a total of 12 credits.Prerequisite: Graduation from the OrthoticPractitioner Program or Orthotic AssociatePractitioner Program.Orthotic TechnologyNote: Prior to registering for any ORTEcourse, students must attend a newstudent orientation session. Instructorsignature required prior to registration.Introduction to the Orthotic Lab and BasicHand SkillsORTE 1020 5 CreditsThis course introduces the role of the orthotictechnician and the safety practices and habitsrequired by the profession. Students becomefamiliar with the tools, equipment, materials,and components commonly used in orthoticfabrication. Lab work concentrates on basicmetal-working skills necessary to fabricate aproperly functioning orthotic device.Spinal Orthoses FabricationORTE 1030 5 CreditsThis course concentrates on identification ofspinal anatomy and interpretation of spinalorthometry assessment forms. Studentsfabricate three types of spinal orthosesthat cover and control specific areas of thespine. Students also focus on applicationof appropriate covering materials to ensurepatient comfort and utility.Prerequisite: ORTE 1020 or concurrentenrollment.Foot Orthosis Fabrication and ShoeModification/RepairORTE 1040 3 CreditsThis course covers the biomechanicalprinciples of the foot and ankle as theyrespond to the effects of shoe modificationand external forces generated by theapplication of an orthotic device. This handsonlaboratory experience focuses on repairingand modifying prescription orthopedic shoesalong with fabricating prescribed custommoldedfoot orthoses to control and supportthe structure of the foot.Prerequisite: ORTE 1030 or concurrentenrollment.Stirrup Layout and FabricationORTE 1050 3 CreditsThis course introduces the musculoskeletalsystem and examines body movements andplanes that divide the human body. In thelaboratory setting, students integrate thistheoretical knowledge with practical orthotictheory to correct a tracing of the lower-limband fabricate a stirrup, shaping and attachingit to the patient’s shoe to accommodate ankledeformities.