Courses in the Program
Fall Semester (1st semester):
- OT 110 - Orthopedic Anatomy & Physiology (5 units)
- OT 111 - Orthopedic Techniques I (4 units)
- OT 112 - Introduction to Clinical Practicum (3 units)
Spring Semester (2nd semester):
- OT 210 - Diagnosis & Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders I (5 units)
- OT 211 - Orthopedic Techniques II (4 units)
- OT 212 - Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum I (3 units)
Summer Semester (3rd semester):
- OT 214 - Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum II (4 units)
- OT 215 - Diagnosis & Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders II (3 units)
TOTAL UNITS IN PROGRAM: 31 units
---All students are required to complete a minimum of 400 clinical hours by the end
of the program.
Fall Semester (after graduation):
- OPTIONAL COURSE/EXTERNSHIP: OT 220 - Work Experience Externship (2 units)
- Students in their final semester (summer) are eligible to apply for this (optional) 6 week externship at a local hospital.
Please see Pre-requisite Alert page in the class schedule.
Course Descriptions:
Orthopedic Technology 110
OT110 - Orthopedic Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthopedic Technology Program
Corequisite: Orthopedic Technology 111
A study of the development of the muscular-skeletal systems with the emphasis on gross anatomy of the bones, artierial and venous perfusion, and relevant nervous innervation as they relate to the treatment of orthopedic injuries. Transfers to CSU
Orthopedic Technology 111
OT 111 - Orthopedic Techniques I
Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthopedic Technology Program
Corequisite: Orthopedic Technology 110
An introduction to cast room protocols, including instrumentation, the techniques for the application of the basic types of casts and the special considerations required for treatment of orthopedic trauma cases. The course will include the application of orthopedic casts in the campus laboratory setting and clinical setting. Transfers to CSU
Orthopedic Technology 210
OT 210 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in Orthopedic Technology 110 and 111
Corequisite: Orthopedic Technology 211 and 212
This course provides advanced instruction in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic disorders. Students will be provided techniques for the treatment of orthopedic injuries. This course also offers a campus laboratory designed to teach students advanced application of orthopedic devices for patients with acute and chronic injuries. Transfers to CSU
Orthopedic Technology 211
OT 211 - Orthopedic Techniques II
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in Orthopedic Technology 110 and 111
Corequisite: Orthopedic Technology 210 and 212
This course is a continuation of Orthopedic Technology 111 with emphasis on advanced cast room protocols, instrumentation, orthopedic casting techniques and the assessment and treatment of casting complications. Emphasis will be on the application of advanced assessment and diagnosis of orthopedic injuries through the analysis of x-rays. Application of special casts, pediatric casts, full-body casts and various traction configurations and techniques. Transfers to CSU
Orthopedic Technology 212
OT 212 - Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum I
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in Orthopedic Technology 110 and 111
Corequisite: Orthopedic Technology 210 and 211
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. Transfers to CSU
Orthopedic Technology 214
OT 214 - Supervised Hospital Clinical Practicum II
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in Orthopedic Technology 210,211 and 212 or equivalent.
This course is a continuation of Orthopedic Technology 212, Supervised Clinical 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. Students will also participate in pre and post operative patient teaching. Transfers to CSU