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If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to call the CSUDH office for additional information. The phone number is (949) 643-5374.

• Is enrollment in the program limited?
• Where is the program located?
• Is a separate CSUDH application required for the Certificate Program?
• How long does it take to complete the program?
• When are courses offered?
• Is financial aid available through the University?

Is enrollment in the program limited?
Yes. Due to the limited laboratory space, only 16 students can be accommodated in each certificate class. 

Where is the program located?
The program is located in a new, state of the art laboratory housed at OSSUR, North America, a world leader in prosthetic design and manufacturing.
The clinical laboratory is located in Aliso Viejo, CA, in the center of Orange County.

Is a separate CSUDH application required for the Certificate Program?
No, you apply directly to the O&P program. Applications are available online every January and July.

How long does it take to complete the program?
The Prosthetic Certificate can be completed in 6 months, which includes a required 250 hour clinical rotation.

When are courses offered?
Certificate courses are offered twice a year at our off site clinical laboratory.
Each class of 16 starts in late August and late January every year.

Is financial aid available through the University?
Yes. There are Federal loan programs available.