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Prosthetics and Orthotics

We offer the only four-year Category I Prosthetics and Orthotics degree program in Palestine, with accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Health. As well in the process of accreditation by the Organization of International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

You will study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, prosthetic and orthotic prescription, and design and fabrication. You will also develop strong practical skills in research methodology, clinical assessment, new electronically technology and the application of prosthetic and orthotic techniques. Clinical placements are an important part of our program.

 

Careers of Graduates

Graduates are prepared for careers in local hospitals and private prosthetic-orthotic facilities as well as other agencies locally and internationally. AAUP designs its courses with your future career in mind and partners with a range of professional organizations for accreditation and registration, such as International society of Prosthetists and Orthtists (ISPO), American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists.

This career so exciting that you spend your day enjoying several roles as a medical team player to specialist, then artist and engineer who designs and manufacture the device in the workshop to a humble good person who cares for the disabled. You will always be learning new techniques. It is really practical career suits both genders.