PEDO 1020 - Therapeutic Shoe Fitter

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course introduces the role of the Pedorthist as a member of the rehabilitation team. The student will look at the relationship between the different professional organizations and credentialing requirements. In this course, students will look at the effects of disease and trauma related to functional loss in the foot and ankle. Students will concentrate on patient evaluation, measurement acquisition, and management skills to successfully fit therapeutic shoes and over the counter (OTC) foot orthoses and foot care products. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher. MN Human Services background study with no restrictions will be required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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