OPCA1035 — Contemporary Orthotic Theory and Fabrication I
OPCA 1035 - Contemporary Orthotic Theory and Fabrication I OPCA 1035 - Contemporary Orthotic Theory and Fabrication I Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 6 Course Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to create thermoplastic lower extremity orthoses. Practical skills include making negative wraps, creating positive models, modifying positive models, applying components, vacuum forming thermoplastic materials over positive models, and finishing techniques. Fabricated orthoses must meet specific prescription criteria and be ready for patient fitting. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. (C.1.4) identify surface anatomy of the lower extremity. (C.1.4) demonstrate effective communication skills for O&P. communicate using medical terminology. (C.1.4) apply foundational knowledge of biomechanical principles. (C.3.0, C.8.0) apply biomechanical principles in fabrication decisions. (B.1, C.3.0, C.8.0) identify triplanar motions of the foot and ankle. (C.3.2) practice sound judgement regarding safety of self and others. (A.1.2) demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools. (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1) demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment. (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1) adhere to safety procedures and practices throughout the fabrication process. (A.1.2, C.4.0, C.4.1) initiate a treatment plan under direction of an orthotic professional. (C.2.0) identify lower extremtiy orthosis designs. (C.8.1.3.a.1, 2,3, 4, 6, 7, 8) apply quality assu
Prerequisites: OPCA1025