Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PTA208AB 19996-20086	LEC LAB	0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Credit(s)	0.50 Period(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Prosthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitation
Current concepts in the use of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy. Principles of rehabilitation of the upper and lower extremity amputee. Effects of orthoses on human locomotion. Treament of patients and proper documentation. Prerequisites: PTA206 or permission of Department or Division.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PTA208AB   19996-20086	Prosthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitation

1.	Describe the principles of rehabilitation of the upper and lower extremity amputee treated in the physical therapy practice setting. (I)
2.	Describe common gait problems for above-knee and below- knee amputees (I)
3.	List the considerations for proper prosthetic fit for amputee patients. (I)
4.	Describe common orthoses used for the spine, and for the upper and lower extremities. (II)
5.	Describe the effects of lower extremity orthoses on human locomotion. (II)
6.	Treat select patients requiring prosthetics and orthotics. (II)
7.	Document care given to patients requiring prosthetics and orthotics in accordance with professional standards. (I, II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PTA208AB   19996-20086	Prosthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitation

I. Amputees A. Principles of rehabilitation B. Gait considerations 1. prosthetics 2. problems C. Treatment of patients D. Documentation of care II. Orthotics A. Definition for orthoses B. Lower extremity 1. devices 2. gait effects C. Upper extremity D. Spine E. Treatment of patients F. Documentation of care

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