2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

6 Programs of StudyParamedic TechnologySee Emergency Medical ServicesProsthetic PractitionerProgram Options:Prosthetic Practitioner Diploma (40)Advanced Speciality DiplomaProsthetic PractitionerTotal Number of Credits: 40Program Description: The Prosthetic Practitioner program preparesthe student for a career as a prosthetist. A prosthetist cares for patientswith partial or total absence of limb by designing, fabricating and fittingdevices known as prostheses. The prosthetist’s duties include assistingwith formulating prescriptions for prostheses, taking measurements,cast taking, model modifications, selection of materials and components,patient fittings, alignment of the prosthesis on the patient, andmaintaining patient records. After a mandatory one-year NationalCommission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education approved residency,the prosthetist may take the National Certification Exam.Application Requirements:1. A Bachelor’s Degree in any major2. Three semester or four quarter credits with a grade of “C” or higher isrecommended in each of the following courses:- Biology- Physics- Chemistry- Psychology- College Algebra or Higher Math3. Minimum of 4 semester or 5 quarter credits is recommended in:- Human Anatomy, including a Lab- Human Physiology, including a Lab4. Prior technical experience in prosthetics is recommended.5. Acceptable technical experience shall include:Graduate of an NCOPE accredited Prosthetic Technician program,OR2080 hours of work experience as a prosthetic technician, plus .minimum fabrication requirements under an ABC Certified ProstheticPractitioner6. MN Human Services Background StudySee Century College website, Admissions or Counseling Center foradditional application informationCareer/Occupational Requirements: 40 creditsPRPR 2900 Introduction to ProstheticPractitioner Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2905 Standard Patella Tendon Bearing (PTB) Prosthesis 3PRPR 2910 Trans-Tibial Prosthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2915 Variations in Trans-Tibial Prostheses. . . . . . . . . . . 4PRPR 2930 Trans-Femoral Prostheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PRPR 2935 Trans-Femoral Suction Prostheses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2940 Knee and Hip Disarticulation Prostheses. . . . . . . . 1PRPR 2945 Trans-Femoral Hydraulic Knee Prostheses. . . . . . . 3PRPR 2960 Long Trans-Radial Prosthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2965 Short Trans-Radial Prostheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2970 Externally Powered Prostheses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PRPR 2975 Trans-Humeral Prosthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PRPR 2990 Prosthetic Practitioner Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Prosthetic TechnologyProgram Options:Prosthetic Technician Diploma (46)Prosthetic Technology AAS Degree (64)DiplomaProsthetic TechnicianTotal Number of Credits: 46Program Description: The Prosthetic Technician program preparesindividuals for entry into the field of prosthetics at the technician level.Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with individualizedinstruction in the areas of lower limb and upper limb. Each of theseareas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, measurementforms, fabrication process, system alignment, suspension techniques,components, materials, repair and maintenance procedures. The clinicalsection enables the student to practice fabrication skills in a prostheticfacility for a minimum of 160 hours.Application Requirements: High school graduate or GEDCareer/Occupational Requirements: 40 creditsPRTE 1020 Introduction to Prosthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 1030 Anatomy of the \Trans-Tibial Amputations. . . . . . . .4PRTE 1040 Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts,Alignment and Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 1050 Finishing Procedures for PatellarTendon-Bearing (PTB) Prosthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 1060 Fabrication of Patellar Tendon-Bearing (PTB) Joint and Lacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 1070 Anatomy of Trans-Femoral Amputations . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 1080 Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4PRTE 2000 Finishing Procedures forTrans-Femoral Prostheses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 2010 Thermoplastic Check Socket Fabrication . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 2020 Anatomy of Upper Limb Amputations andLong Trans-Radial Fabrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PRTE 2030 Fabrication of Short Trans-Radialand Trans-Humeral Prosthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4PRTE 2780 Clinical Internship Practicum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494 Century College 2010-2011