ATEP 428 - Orthopedic Appliance Workshop III: Orthotic Fabrication and Fitting

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Athletic Training

Description:

This workshop is designed to provide instruction and experience in the fabrication, fitting and delivery of orthotic devices and related durable medical equipment. Special training and hands-on practice is included as it pertains to custom-designed, fabricated, modified and fitted external orthotics. Students are eligible to challenge the national board examinations for orthotic fitters (Certified Orthotic Fitter) upon successful completion of this workshop. Pre-req: BOC Athletic Trainer Certification or eligibility, or, appropriate health care professional background required. Demonstrated proficiency in basic and advanced casting and bracing techniques is required

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ATEP426 OR ATEP526) AND (ATEP427 OR ATEP527)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Advanced

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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