This Pedorthist Certificate Course focuses on orthotic treatment modalities of the lower extremity distal to the junction of the gastrocnemius and the Achilles tendon. Students in this course will receive instruction on the assessment, formulation, implementation, and follow up of an orthotic treatment plan for common foot and/or ankle disorders affecting pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
- Date:
- 2016
- Primary Material Type:
- Presentation
- Institution:
- St. Petersburg College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- orthotics, prosthetics, orthosis, prosthesis, anatomy, physiology, gait, pathologies, diabetic foot, clinical assessment, patient rapport, biomechanics of the foot and ankle, bony landmarks, scope of practice
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 75 hours
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Note:
- Internal subject matter expert review, external 3rd-party review.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics