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Certificate in
Orthotics & Prosthetics
THE PROGRAM
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Program in the Health Science
Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills
now offers two Certificate Programs consisting of a nine-month
curriculum in Prosthetics, and a seven-month curriculum in
Orthotics. These will fulfill the unmet need for practitioners
who provide orthotic and prosthetic rehabilitations to individuals
requiring custom made orthotic braces and artificial limbs.
WHO MAY ATTEND
Up to fourteen students will be admitted to each Certificate
class. Applicants must possess a bachelors degree, preferably
in a health-related major, and must also meet the special
criteria for admission established by the Admissions Review
Committee. Prerequisites and course content for the Certificate
Programs in Orthotics and Prosthetics will adhere to the Essentials
and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the
Orthotist and Prosthetist approved by the National Commission
on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOP) in 1993.
PREREQUISITES
(Introductory College Level Acceptable)
- Biology
(3 units)
- Chemistry
(3 units)
- Physics
(3 units)
- Psychology
(3 units)
- Computer Science
(3 units)
- Algebra or Higher Math
(3 units)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology w/ lab
(6 units)
Certain prerequisites may be waived or taken concurrently
with Certificate courses, with consent of the Director.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at California State
University, Dominguez Hills offers the highest quality baccalaureate
level degree available in orthotics and prosthetics. The Program
has developed and refined its teaching materials, attracted
a highly respected director and clinical faculty, matriculated
its first six classes of students, developed strong program,
student and faculty evaluation procedures, and engaged in
active recruitment of minorities, disabled individuals, and
women.
The Program has continued a close clinical affiliation with
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, and in 1994 entered into
a clinical affiliation agreement with the Long Beach Veterans
Medical Center.
TWO OPTIONS
The Prosthetic Certificate is offered every Fall and the
Orthotic Certificate is offered every other year with the
next Orthotic class beginning in June 1999. Each discipline
will consist of one academic year credit, or 30 Carnegie units.
A successful applicant may pursue both Certificates sequentially,
but applications are only accepted for one Certificate at
a time.
| Prosthetic
Option Only (32 units) |
| Fall Session |
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Units |
| HEA 240 |
Lower Limb Biomechanics & Kinesio |
3
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| HEA 250 |
Normal & Pathological Gait |
2
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| HEA 350 |
Below Knee Prosthetics I |
3
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| HEA 354 |
Above Knee Prosthetics I |
3
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| HEA 482 |
Special Radiographic Procedures
/ Pathologies Related to Amputation |
2
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| HEA 491 |
Research & Seminar in O&P |
1
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| HEA 493 |
O&P Preceptorship |
2
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| Winter Session |
(3-week intensive) |
Units |
| HEA 335 |
Practice Management for O&P |
2
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| HEA 495 |
Disarticulations |
2
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| Spring Session |
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Units |
| HEA 450 |
Upper Limb Prosthetics |
3
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| HEA 242 |
Upper Limb Biomechanics & Kinesio |
2
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| HEA 352 |
Below Knee Prosthetics II |
3
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| HEA 452 |
Above Knee Prosthetics II |
3
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| HEA 492 |
Research & Seminar in O&P I |
1
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| HEA 493 |
O&P Preceptorship II |
2
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| Orthotic
Option Only (33 units) (Dates to be announced) |
| Special Session |
(New Students Only) |
Units |
| HEA 495 |
Special Topics: Anatomy & Kinesiology,
and intro to Normal and Pathological Gait |
3
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| Summer Session |
(All Students) |
Units |
| HEA 340 |
Lower Limb Orthotics |
3
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| HEA 344 |
Spinal Orthotics |
3
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| HEA 240 |
Biomech. & Kinesio. (Upper &
Lower) |
2
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| HEA 250 |
Normal & Pathological Gait (Orthotics) |
1
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| HEA 491 |
Research & Seminar in O&P |
1
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| HEA 493 |
O&P Preceptorship I |
2
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| Fall Session |
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Units |
| HEA 440 |
Upper Limb Orthotics |
2
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| HEA 342 |
Lower Limb Orthotics II |
3
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| HEA 317 |
Pathophysiology for O&P |
3
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| HEA 482 |
Special Radiographic Procedures (new
students) |
2
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| HEA 444 |
Spinal Orthotics II |
2
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| HEA 442 |
Advanced Topics in Lower Limb Orthotics |
1
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| HEA 492 |
Research & Seminar |
1
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| HEA 493 |
O&P Preceptorship |
2
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| Winter Session |
(3-weeks - new students only) |
Units |
| HEA 335 |
Practice Management for O&P |
2
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THE COST
The tuition of $395 per unit, is half payable at the time
classes start, with the balance due the following January
1. Scholarship assistance may be available. Books and course
materials will cost up to $300 per semester.
FOR INFORMATION
Please contact the Orthotics and Prosthetic Program at (310)
243-2700 to obtain more information and to request an application
for the program.
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