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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. |  
													| 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. |   Return to: Programs
 
 
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