2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course DescriptionsTrans-Femoral Suction ProsthesesPRPR 2935 3 CreditsThis course introduces the suction socketwhich is the most common trans-femoralsuspension used in prosthetic design.Students will evaluate, measure, and mold apatient. Students will fabricate, and staticallyalign and dynamically align trans-femoralprostheses in a clinic setting.Prerequisite: PRPR 2930 or concurrentenrollment.Knee and Hip Disarticulation ProsthesesPRPR 2940 1 CreditThis course concentrates on kneedisarticulation, hip disarticulation andhemi-pelvectomy prostheses. It introducesdiagnostic imagery practices and psychologyof disability theory. Students explore thebusiness aspects of the orthotics andprosthetics field including business practices,ethical philosophy, financial considerations,and employability skills.Prerequisite: PRPR 2935 or concurrentenrollment.Trans-Femoral Hydraulic KneeProsthesesPRPR 2945 3 CreditsThis course is focuses on fluid-controlled kneemechanisms for trans-femoral amputees.Students evaluate, measure and record patientinformation and create molds for transfemoralamputees. After selecting a fluidcontrolledknee device from measurements,the prosthetic devices are statically alignedand then dynamically aligned to amputees forfunction and comfort.Long Trans-Radial ProsthesisPRPR 2960 3 CreditsThis course involves evaluation, measuring,and recording patient information and makinga mold for a long trans-radial prosthesis.Students will fabricate and fit the longtrans-radial prosthesis. This course will alsocover variations in upper limb and shoulderlevel amputations, review basic upper limbmuscular/skeletal anatomy, as well as identifycomponents and material science for upperlimbfabrication.Prerequisite: PRPR 2945 or concurrentenrollment.Short Trans-Radial ProsthesesPRPR 2965 3 CreditsThis hands-on course provides training forthe fabrication and fitting of the short transradialprosthesis. During this course studentsconcentrate on patient evaluation, practicemold casting techniques, check socket fittings,and complete the fabrication and fitting forboth short trans-radial and self-suspendingtrans-radial prostheses.Prerequisite: PRPR 2960 or concurrentenrollment.Externally Powered ProsthesesPRPR 2970 2 CreditsThis course introduces students to the theoriesand practical aspects of casting techniques,myotesting (muscle testing), fitting proceduresand training for patients using externallypowered prosthetic devices.Prerequisite: PRPR 2965 or concurrentenrollment.Trans-Humeral ProsthesisPRPR 2975 3 CreditsThis course focuses on the functions andapplications of a trans-humeral prosthesis.Topics include casting techniques, fabricationand assembly of prosthetic components, fittingcheck sockets, and the finished trans-humeralprosthesis to a patient model.Prerequisite: PRPR 2970 or concurrentenrollment.Prosthetic Practitioner PracticumPRPR 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 supervisionof a Certified Prosthetist preceptor in anapproved professional facility. In addition,students are observed periodically on site bya Century College program instructor who alsoconfers with facility supervisors/preceptors.Prerequisite: Completion of all PRPR coursesand consent of instructor.Prosthetic Practitioner AdvancedPracticum InternshipPRPR 2995 1 - 12 CreditsDuring the 1-12 credits of the ProstheticPractitioner Advanced Practicum Internship,the post-graduate Prosthetic Practitionerstudent works in an approved prostheticfacility or department. Students applytheory and skills learned in the ProstheticPractitioner programs to actual patient contactunder the direction of a certified prosthetistsupervisor at the practicum site. The coursetracks the student’s clinical experience andprogress toward fulfillment of the prerequisitepostgraduate clinical exposure required by theAmerican Board for Certification in Orthoticsand Prosthetics prior to national certificationtesting. Students may repeat this course up toa total of 12 credits.Prerequisite: Graduation from the ProstheticPractitioner Program.Prosthetic TechnologyNote: Prior to registering for any PRTEcourse, students must attend a newstudent orientation session. Instructorsignature required prior to registration.Introduction to ProstheticsPRTE 1020 3 CreditsThis course introduces the role of theprosthetic technician and the safety practicesand habits required by the profession. Topicsinclude safety practices, and prosthetic benchtools and equipment as well as the materialsand components used to craft prostheticfabrications.Anatomy of Trans-Tibial AmputationsPRTE 1030 4 CreditsThis course covers the relationship betweentrans-tibial anatomy and prostheticmeasurement charts in trans-tibialamputations. This course will introducestudents to trans-tibial socket fabrication.Students will make plaster of Paris models,prepare tapered polyvinylalcohol (PVA)sleeves, lay up the patellar tendon-bearing(PTB) socket and laminate PTB sockets.Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts,Alignment and DuplicationPRTE 1040 3 CreditsThis course concentrates on fabricationtechniques for trans-tibial socket inserts andpatellar tendon-bearing (PTB) waist belts with184 Century College 2010-2011