PRO 3801L - Orthotics And Prosthetics Clinical Rotation Practicums I- V

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St. Petersburg College

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Description:

2-3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course allows students to observe, assist, and practice clinical patient care and device fabrication in an environment to prepare for an orthotic or prosthetic residency. Each student will be placed at a clinical agency to practice orthotic & prosthetic skills under close supervision of an ABC prosthetist/orthotist. The student will need to compile a log book documenting their patient interactions and case analysis of their clinical experiences. The students are required to present case studies once a month to an audience of peers. The area of concentration in the clinical rotations will be on clinical assessments, technical skills, practice management; foot orthotics, ankle foot orthotics, and transtibial prosthetics including amputation surgery, post operative prostheses, static and dynamic alignment, fabrication and adjustments; spinal orthotics including, but not limited to scoliosis orthoses, TLSO, LSO, cervical orthoses, and patient evaluation; upper limb and research; lower extremity orthoses and transfemoral prosthetics including, but not limited to amputation surgery, post operative prostheses, and static and dynamic alignment. Students are encouraged to take advantage of hands on clinical exposure in each area of study to develop their clinical skills and confidence during their rotations at the approved affiliate sites. 135 contact hours.

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2.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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