ORTH

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Courses

ORTH 100 Anatomy and Physiology and Radiology for the Orthopedic Technician
5 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on the musculoskeletal system as related to body positioning for casting. Topics include: muscular and skeletal systems, skeletal divisions, body movements, and using imaging to understand basic and pathologic extremity anatomy.
Prerequisites: (MCH 101 or MCH 102 or MCH 104), and MCH 106 (minimum grade C for all)

ORTH 105 Orthopedic Casting Techniques
5 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

Students practice proper techniques and safe useof materials for casting and instrumentation forcast removal.
Prerequisites: ORTH 100 (minimum grade C)

ORTH 180 Orthopedic Clinical Practice
3 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 6 Lab Hours.

Students observe and practice casting techniques in an orthopedic clinical setting.
Prerequisites: ORTH 100 (minimum grade C)

ORTH 198 First Year Special Topics in Orthopedic Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Orthopedic Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None

ORTH 199 First Year Independent Project in Orthopedic Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Orthopedic Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Orthopedic Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

ORTH 298 Second Year Special Topics in Orthopedic Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Orthopedic Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None

ORTH 299 Second Year Independent Project in Orthopedic Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Orthopedic Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Orthopedic Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section