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PRTE 1020 - Introduction to Prosthetics

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces the role of the prosthetic technician and the safety practices and habits required by the profession. Topics include safety practices, and prosthetic bench tools and equipment as well as the materials and components used to craft prosthetic fabrications.
MnTC Goals
None

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

Major Content
  1. Lab safety
    1. Safety precautions while working with tools and equipment
  2. Prosthetic fabrication techniques
    1. Components and materials that are used in lower limb prosthetic fabrications
    2. Riveting exercises
    3. Sewing practice
    4. Cut, polish, and sandblast metal components
  3. Role of the prosthetic technician in the health care profession
    1. Credentialing requirements from the American Board for Certification
    2. Prosthetic technician as a member of the clinic team
    3. The role/responsibilities of the prosthetic technician

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

  1. demonstrate safety practices and operation of tools and equipment in the Prosthetic Technician classroom.
  2. describe components and materials that are used in lower limb prosthetic fabrications.
  3. explain the role of the prosthetic technician in the health care profession.

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


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