Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies

Students in this 18 credit minor will take courses from the Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies, which is part of the Bachelor of Exercise Science Degree. The purpose of this minor is to gain first-hand knowledge and experience of this meaningful field of practice through coursework, as a means of supplementing the student’s home major field (such as Science, Engineering, Biology, Social Work).

Requirements for the Minor in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies

Core Courses Required (11 Credits)

• course Medical Terminology (1)

• course Clinical Assessments (3)

• course Material Characteristics (2)

• course Patient & Practice Management (1)

• course Neuropathic Disorders (1)

• course Fit, Function and Modifications (3)

Additional Courses in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (5 credits)

Upon completion of the Core, students must take a minimum of 5 credits from the below courses to earn the minor.

• course Spinal Orthotics (2)

• course Upper Extremity Orthotics (2)

• course Lower Extremity Orthotics (3)

• course Upper Extremity Prosthetics (2)

• course Lower Extremity Prosthetics (3)

Additional Information

Students who are taking the minor will not be eligible for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Certification exam or patient contact.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.