OPCA2080 — Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Prostheses
OPCA 2080 - Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Prostheses OPCA 2080 - Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Prostheses Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 6 Course Description: This course covers the clinical aspects of trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthetics. Topics include upper extremity amputation surgery, patient care skills, and component selection. Prosthetic fabrication includes body-powered socket designs with a focus on conventional cabling and harnessing systems. During this course, patient models are utilized for the evaluation, design, fabrication, and fitting of temporary upper extremity prostheses. MnTC Goals None implement a treatment plan. create cabling and harnessing systems. fabricate upper extremity prostheses. select components for an upper extremity prosthesis. fit a trans-radial prosthesis. fit a trans-humeral prosthesis. document patient encounters. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Registration