Orthopedic Technology

Curriculum

Fall Courses	Title	Units
OT 110	Orthopaedic Anatomy & Physiology	5
OT 111	Orthopaedic Techniques I	4
Spring Courses	Title	Units
OT 210	Advanced Orthopaedic Anatomy / Physiology	5
OT 211	Orthopaedic Techniques II	4
OT 212	Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum I	2
Summer Courses	Title	Units
OT 214	Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum II	4
	Total	24

Associate in Science Degree

Leg in a Cast Associate in Science Degree requires additional units in general education and electives.

Prerequisites

Completion of a college level course in Human Anatomy or Anatomy/Physiology (with a grade of "C" or better) is required for application to the program. Prerequisite course work must have included a lab and must have been taken at an institution accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges. Grossmont College Biology 140 (Human Anatomy) or Biology 144 (Anatomy and Physiology) are acceptable prerequisites. For information on equivalent courses at other colleges in the San Diego area, contact the ROP Office (644-7550). Prerequisites must be documented by an official transcript.

Certification

Successful completion of the Orthopedic Technology program leads to a certificate from ROP and eligibility for NBCOT certification. Students who successfully complete the program for college credit are eligible for an Associate in Science degree from Grossmont College if general education requirements are also met. Refer to the current college catalog for specifics.