OTD-823: PAMS, Ortho, & Prosthetics

Credits 3
Academic Level
OTD

This course provides an evidenced-based, systematic method to the selection, design, application and fabrication of splints and orthotic/prosthetic devices. The upper extremity will be the primary focus during this course with select lower extremity devices being introduced. Physical agent modalities, electrical and thermal, will be presented and applied. Participation will be both lecture and laboratory activities to allow students the ability to gain the knowledge and clinical reasoning skills essential for fabrication and modification of various devices used in clinical practice. (Prerequisite- OTD729, OTD733, OTD739)