Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

This collection of curriculum for the Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician program at Baker College has been created to the standards of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education. When a learner completes this coursework with the guidance of a certified professional, they may then be prepared for their appropriate state examinations to become a certified orthotic or prosthetic technician. Note: this curriculum is intended for classroom / laboratory delivery and cannot on its own replace the comprehensive education found within an accredited educational institution. Those interested in pursuing a career in orthotics or prosthetics technology should contact their nearest academic program.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Presentation
Institution:
Century College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
orthotics, prosthetics, technician, o&p

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Third party industry reviewers
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing -- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Medical Appliance Technicians (51-9082)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
4 semesters (60 credits)
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
See third party review document in support materials.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Orthotic - Prosthetic Technician

Accessibility

Formal Accessibility Policy:
https://www.baker.edu/policies-and-procedures/
Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Language - Passage Markup
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Complex Images, Charts, and Graphs Have Text Descriptions
  • Non Flickering Content
  • Interactive - Keyboard
  • Interactive - Markup
  • Interactive - Text prompts

Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
Baker College
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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