OPCA 1095 - Orthotic Fitter/Prefabricated Orthoses

1. Human anatomy
   1. Gross musculoskeletal anatomy
   2. Gross neuroanatomy
   3. Circulatory system
   4. Basic joint structure and range of motion
   5. Medical terminology
2. Normal human gait
   1. Normal human locomotion
   2. Biomechanics of gait
   3. Gait deviations
3. Pathologies
   1. Spine
   2. Lower extremity
   3. Upper extremity
4. Patient evaluation and fitting
   1. Psychology of the disabled
   2. Examination techniques
   3. Measurement tools and techniques
   4. Orthotic forms
   5. Interpreting referral documents
   6. Prefabricated orthotic designs
   7. Fitting, modifying and adjusting prefabricated orthoses
   8. Evaluating the fit and function of the prefabricated orthoses
   9. Documentation
   10. Follow-up plan

1. identify elements and functions of human anatomy.
2. discuss principles of human locomotion and determinants of normal and pathological gait.
3. describe the major pathologies related to prefabricated orthoses.
4. perform patient evaluations, measurements and fittings of prefabricated orthoses.

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