ORT
101 ORTHOPEDIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: PA
A study of the skeletal-muscular systems with emphasis on soft tissue
injuries, fractures, fracture healing, as well as relevant complications.
The study of other body systems as they relate to the treatment of
orthopedic injuries.
ORT 102 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNIQUES I (2-6-5)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ORT 101
Introduction to the cast room to include different types of supplies,
instruments, techniques for the application of basic types of splints
and casts. Introduction to traction set-ups. This course will include
the application of casts and traction in the laboratory setting.
ORT 103 INTRODUCTION TO ORTHOPEDIC
SURGICAL TECHNIQUES (4-3-5)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ORT 101, ORT
102
Provides an overview of the surgical techniques utilized in the
orthopedic technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts
and principles necessary to successfully participate on an orthopedic
surgical team. Topics include: orientation to orthopedic surgical
techniques, asepsis and the surgical environment, basic instrumentation
and equipment, principles of the sterilization process, and application
of sterilization principles.
ORT 104 ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: ORT 101
This course provides advanced instruction on orthopedic injuries
and diseases. Topics will include the evaluation and treatment of
specific orthopedic injuries. Orthopedic diseases will be discussed
along with pediatric orthopedics and congenital diseases.
ORT 105 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNIQUES II(2-6-5)
Prerequisite: ORT 101, ORT
102, ORT 103
This course will have emphasis on advanced casting techniques, assessment
and treatment of casting complications, application of specialty
casts, advanced traction configurations, and evaluation and treatment
for the trauma patient.
ORT 111 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM
I(0-12-4)
Prerequisite: ORT 101, ORT
102, ORT 103
Corequisite: ORT 104, ORT
105
This course is designed to provide clinical application of orthopedic
technology in a hospital environment. Students participate in the
normal day-to-day activities of an orthopedic service where they
develop and refine their skills in the application of orthopedic
casts, set up and application of traction devices and the pre and
post operative care of the orthopedic patient. The student is required
to demonstrate clinical orthopedic competencies as part of this
course.
ORT 211 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM
II (0-36-12)
Prerequisite: ORT 111
This course is a continuation of ORT 111, Orthopedic Technology
Practicum I, and is designed to teach the clinical application of
orthopedic techniques in the clinical environment. Students will
apply casts, assist in the reduction of fractures, apply and maintain
traction configurations and devices, apply total body casts, and
assist the orthopedic surgeon in minor and major surgical procedures.
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