060211100 INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS ( 2 Crd.Hrs )

The course aims to provide students with the historical context of prosthetics and orthotics profession through a review of key developments in the profession in the local and global context. The content will focus on specific trends in prosthetics and orthotics, research in the professional environment, clinical developments based on evidence-based practice, technology in prosthetics and orthotics, the impact of global issues on prosthetic and orthotic care and services, changes to the environment of care and the professional role of the current day clinician.