Faculty: Health Sciences The Orthopedic Prosthetic and Orthotics major focuses on the design, fabrication, and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices to replace missing limbs, support, align, prevent, or correct deformities, and improve mobility and function. Students gain skills in biomechanics, anatomy, materials science, clinical assessment, prosthetic and orthotic fabrication, and patient care, preparing for careers in prosthetic and orthotic clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of biomechanics and human anatomy. - Develop skills in clinical assessment and patient evaluation. - Learn prosthetic and orthotic design and fabrication techniques. - Explore materials science and its application in prosthetics and orthotics. - Analyze gait analysis and movement disorders. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. - Gain practical experience through clinical rotations and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Orthopedic Prosthetic and Orthotics** - Overview of prosthetic and orthotic principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Biomechanics** - Study of human movement, forces, and their impact on the musculoskeletal system. 3. **Human Anatomy and Physiology** - In-depth study of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the musculoskeletal system. 4. **Clinical Assessment and Patient Evaluation** - Techniques for evaluating patients' needs and designing appropriate prosthetic and orthotic interventions. 5. **Prosthetic Design and Fabrication** - Principles of designing and fabricating custom prosthetic devices for limb replacement. 6. **Orthotic Design and Fabrication** - Principles of designing and fabricating custom orthotic devices for support and alignment. 7. **Materials Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics** - Study of materials used in prosthetics and orthotics, including their properties and applications. 8. **Gait Analysis and Movement Disorders** - Techniques for analyzing gait and movement disorders and designing prosthetic and orthotic solutions. 9. **Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics** - Specialized prosthetic and orthotic devices for the lower limbs, including foot orthoses, ankle-foot orthoses, and prosthetic legs. 10. **Upper Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics** - Specialized prosthetic and orthotic devices for the upper limbs, including wrist and elbow orthoses, and prosthetic arms. 11. **Spinal Orthotics** - Specialized orthotic devices for the spine, including back braces and scoliosis orthoses. 12. **Clinical Rotations/Internship** - Real-world experiences in prosthetic and orthotic clinics, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying prosthetic and orthotic skills, such as designing a custom prosthetic or orthotic device, conducting a clinical assessment, or developing a fabrication technique. **Assessment Methods:** - Prosthetic and orthotic principles and biomechanics analyses - Human anatomy and physiology projects - Clinical assessment and patient evaluation projects - Prosthetic and orthotic design and fabrication projects - Materials science and application projects - Gait analysis and movement disorder projects - Lower, upper, and spinal prosthetic and orthotic projects - Clinical rotation/internship reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Orthopedic Prosthetic and Orthotics" - "Biomechanics" - "Human Anatomy and Physiology" - "Clinical Assessment and Patient Evaluation" - "Prosthetic Design and Fabrication" - "Orthotic Design and Fabrication" - "Materials Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics" - "Gait Analysis and Movement Disorders" - "Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics" - "Upper Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics" - "Spinal Orthotics" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, physics, and an interest in human movement and rehabilitation. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Orthopedic Prosthetic and Orthotics. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Orthotist (CO) from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) - Certified Prosthetist (CP) from ABC - Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped) from ABC - Certifications in specific prosthetic and orthotic design and fabrication tools and software **Target Audience:** Aspiring orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, and professionals seeking careers in prosthetic and orthotic clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and related fields. This major equips students with the technical and clinical skills needed to excel in orthopedic prosthetic and orthotics, supporting careers in various roles within prosthetic and orthotic clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and related fields.