OPCA 2070 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Femoral Prostheses

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course focuses on developing the skills needed to meet the prosthetic needs of the amputee who has undergone a trans-femoral amputation. Topics include amputation levels, shape capturing, socket design, and component selection. Students will fabricate, statically align and dynamically align trans-femoral prosthesis with a fluid-controlled knee device. This course also covers knee disarticulation, hip disarticulation, and hemi-pelvectomy prostheses. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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