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Nov 24, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise Science, B.S., Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
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Contact:
Dr. Daniel Goble
Associate Professor and Director
dgoble@oakland.edu
Lisa Staudt
Office Assistant
lstaudt@oakland.edu
The Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (O&P) specialization prepares students for a career as an O&P Assistant. O&P Assistants work in collaboration with clinical Orthotists and Prosthetists, as well as other healthcare providers, to design, fit and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices. They maintain a presence from the first assessment to follow up with the patient, encompassing the design, fabrication and fit of their devices.
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Students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with a Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies must complete a minimum of 123 credits
To earn the specialization, students must meet the requirements outlined below and complete the following courses with a minimum grade of B-. See Exercise Science, B.S. and advisor for complete details on the specialization.
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