OPCA1010 — Foundations of Orthotic and Pedorthic Practice
OPCA 1010 - Foundations of Orthotic and Pedorthic Practice OPCA 1010 - Foundations of Orthotic and Pedorthic Practice Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2 Course Description: This course introduces safety practices, body mechanics, tools, equipment, and the materials, components, and basic classification of orthotic and pedorthic devices used in fabrication. Lab work emphasizes safe tool use, material handling, and basic hand skills-including cutting, contouring, riveting, sewing, and finishing-needed to fabricate properly functioning orthotic and pedorthic devices. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals None demonstrate the safe operation of tools and equipment. identify common devices and components used for orthotic and pedorthic care. differentiate between a variety of materials and components used in orthotic and pedorthic practice. perform basic hand skills required to fabricate orthotic and pedorthic devices. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Registration