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ORTE 1020 - Introduction to the Orthotic Lab and Basic Hand Skills

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 6
Course Description: This course introduces the role of the orthotic technician and the safety practices and habits required by the profession. Students will be presented with the tools, equipment, materials, and components commonly used in orthotic fabrication. Lab work concentrates on basic metal-working skills necessary to fabricate a properly functioning orthotic device.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. A. Differences between orthotics/prosthetics
    1. prosthetics
    2. orthotics
  2. B. Role/responsibilities of the orthotic and prosthetic technician
    1. credentialing requirements from the American Board for Certification
    2. technician as a member of the clinic team
    3. the role/responsibilities of the technician
  3. C. Safely operate tools and equipment
    1. hand tools and applications
    2. power tools and applications
  4. D. Differentiate between various orthotic materials and components
    1. plastics and metals their properties, and functions
    2. lower-limb basic components
    3. upper-limb basic components
    4. spinal basic components
  5. E. Perform basic metal-working skills related to orthotic fabrication
    1. edge bending and shaping orthotic side bars
    2. riveting procedures
    3. shaping calf band/patterns

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. A. explain the differences between orthotics/prosthetics.
  2. B. describe the role and responsibilities of the orthotic and prosthetic technician.
  3. C. demonstrate ability to safely operate tools and equipment.
  4. D. differentiate between various orthotic materials and components.
  5. E. perform basic metal-working skills related to orthotic fabrication.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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