Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies Minor

An 18-credit minor in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies is available to students in any major. Students in the minor will take courses from the Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies, which is part of the Bachelor of Exercise Science Degree. The purpose of this minor is to gain first-hand knowledge and experience of this meaningful field of practice through coursework, as a means of supplementing the student’s home major field (such as science, engineering, biology, social work).

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the minor in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies

Core Courses required for the minor (11 credits)

The following courses MUST be taken with a minimum grade of B-

CDS 2100 - Medical Terminology (1)
EXS 3510 - Clinical Assessments (3) *
EXS 3520 - Material Characteristics (2) **
EXS 3535 - Patient & Practice Management (1) ***
EXS 3550 - Neuropathic Disorders (1)
EXS 3540 - Fit, Function and Modifications (3)
* Pre-req BIO 2100 , BIO 2600

**Pre-req PHY 1010 , PHY 1100

*** Pre-req PSY 1000

Additional Courses in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (5 credits)

Upon completion of the core, students must take a minimum of 5 credits with a minimum grade of B-

EXS 4510 - Spinal Orthotics (2)
EXS 4520 - Upper Extremity Orthotics (2)
EXS 4530 - Lower Extremity Orthotics (3)
EXS 4540 - Upper Extremity Prosthetics (2)
EXS 4550 - Lower Extremity Prosthetics (3)

Additional Information

Students who are taking the minor will not be eligible for the orthotics and prosthetics certification exam or patient contact.