OPCA1095 — Allied Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Pedorthic Care
OPCA 1095 - Allied Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Pedorthic Care OPCA 1095 - Allied Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Pedorthic Care Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2 Course Description: This course prepares students for entry-level practice as an orthotic fitter and therapeutic shoe fitter, with emphasis on prefabricated orthotic and pedorthic devices. Integrated content covers relevant anatomy, gait, pathologies, patient assessment and measurement, device selection, fitting and modification, patient education, documentation, billing, and follow-up, within the defined fitter scope of practice and standards. MnTC Goals None Major Content Human anatomy gross musculoskeletal anatomy gross neuroanatomy circulatory system basic joint structure and range of motion medical terminology Normal human gait normal human locomotion biomechanics of gait gait deviations Pathologies spine lower extremity upper extremity Patient evaluation and fitting psychology of the disabled examination techniques measurement tools and techniques orthotic forms interpreting referral documents prefabricated orthotic designs fitting, modifying and adjusting prefabricated orthoses evaluating the fit and function of the prefabricated orthoses documentation follow-up plan Financial and regulatory awareness, including reimbursement and compliance standards Learning