This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the Skeletal and Skeletal Muscle systems with emphasis and specific concentration on those areas most pertinent to prosthetics and orthotics. Regional anatomy of the lower limb is covered in detail.

The course provides basic coverage of the structures, properties and applications of common engineering materials with emphasis on those used in prosthetic and orthotic devices. Concepts such as tensile and yield strength, fatigue, hardness and deformation will be explored both in theory and in the testing laboratory.

The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to provide patient care in the Prosthetics and Orthotics workplace. The course introduces the student to the hospital environment and basic safety concepts of patient care. It assists the student to implement specific patient care skills required to work effectively with patients in prosthetic and/or orthotic situations. The course includes such topics as moving and transferring patients, medical and surgical asepsis, fire safety and medical emergencies.

This course will introduce students to theoretical and applied aspects of prosthetics management for patients with amputation sites at or below the transtibial level. Theoretical and practical components of the course run in parallel throughout the semester. During the practical sessions students shape capture, design and provide simulated prosthetic treatment for a minimum of four volunteer patients.

The first of three consecutive biomechanics courses. This course will test the student's ability to apply the laws of mathematics and physics to applications in Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology. Concepts in mathematics and kinematics will be applied to the analysis of normal human gait while concepts in kinetics will be used to analyse the human body and its weight-bearing characteristics. Concepts in energy, simple machines and fluid flow and their relationship to the human body will also be examined. The lab program stresses measurement, data analysis, and experimental techniques.

Explores psychological and sociological concepts, research, and applications of relevance in the learning and clinical practice of prosthetics and orthotics. Topics include recognizing and managing stress and anxiety in clients and self, critical skills for communication and interaction, accommodating disability and developmental stage, conflict resolution, challenges and opportunities presented by cultural and other diversity in the clinical environment, pain and pain management, human rights and medicolegal implications practice. Emphasizes improving human relations skills with clients, staff, and self.

This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the Nervous system with emphasis and specific concentration on those areas most pertinent to prosthetics and orthotics. Regional anatomy of the upper limb and back is covered in detail. Prerequisites: BHSC 1120

This course aims to introduce students to theoretical and applied aspects of orthotic management below the knee. Theoretical and practical components of the course run in parallel throughout the semester. The orthotic treatments are performed on a variety of patient volunteers. Prerequisites: PROR 1100

Biomechanics 2 consists of a biomechanical overview of the lower body including the hip, knee, ankle and foot. Covers normal human locomotion in detail.Applications such as stability and balance, motion analysis and gait will be emphasized. Prerequisites: PROR 1284

This practicum provides the student the opportunity to apply knowledge of design principles and evaluation procedures to a variety of patients, under the supervision of a practising prosthetic/orthotic clinician. Specific projects aimed at applying skills learned during PROR1100 (Prosthetic and Orthotic 1) and PROR2200 (Prosthetic and Orthotic 2) courses. Prerequisite: Completion of all Level 2 courses.

This first course in pathophysiology introduces disorders commonly encountered by the prosthetist/orthotist with an emphasis on those in the fields of internal medicine, especially endocrinology, cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and rheumatology. The remaining time will be spent examining orthopaedic disorders. The general concepts behind diagnosis and therapy in medicine will be used as a foundation for describing each discipline and the disorders that they treat. A case study approach will be applied to connect basic knowledge with prosthetic and orthotic interventions and to improve diagnostic skills. Prerequisites: BHSC 2210

Teaches AC and DC circuits as well as other electrical building blocks. Uses this theory to explain the operation of electrically powered prostheses. Prerequisites: MATH 1841

This introductory communication course is designed to provide writing and speaking skills that will help you communicate effectively in the workplace. The course will assist you to develop a systematic and professional approach to writing direct messages and short reports as well as giving effective oral presentations

The course covers the organization and graphical representation of data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, variation and other measures; probability theory and laws, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing with both large and small samples; application to population means, proportions, difference of population means, paired differences; method of least squares, linear regression and correlation, goodness-of-fit tests and a brief introduction to analysis of variance.

This course aims to introduce students to theoretical and applied aspects of lower extremity prosthetic and orthotic management (at the knee and above). Theoretical and practical components of the course run in parallel throughout the semester. During the practical sessions the students’ examines design, construction and fit of knee orthoses, knee ankle foot orthoses and transfemoral prostheses. Volunteer patients are assessed and fitted for a variety of these devices. Prerequisites: PROR 2230

Examines in detail force tolerance and mobility of the skeletal system to determine loss associated with various physical disorders or amputations and the residual function upon which a prosthesis or orthosis can be based. Also explores the effect of pressure on soft tissue. Analyzes various spinal and upper limb devices from the viewpoint of the mechanical forces at work and their effect on the disabled person. Prerequisites: PROR 2230

This second course in pathophysiology presents neurological and neuromuscular orthopaedic disorders relevant to the practice of prosthetics and orthotics. Essential brain, spinal cord, nerve and muscle anatomy and physiology underlying the initiation, execution, and control of movement are discussed in depth. The selected pathologies include myopathies, neuromuscular junction defects, peripheral neuropathies, plexopathies, radiculopathy, disorders of the spinal cord, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and cortex. Case studies will be employed to develop diagnostic skill. Systematic and comprehensive understanding of neurological and neuromuscular orthpaedic disorders will improve clinician ability to assess and treat patients, predict the likely progression of pathology, and enable the clinician to time interventions and advise patients. Prerequisites: BHSC 3310

This course builds on the listening, speaking and writing skills acquired in COMM 1184. Students will focus on indirect communication, a technical research communication project, and formal and informal written and oral reports. Emphasis is on communication applications in the prosthetics/orthotics field. Prerequisites: COMM 1184

Examines ethical issues surrounding patient management and professional practice. Addresses legal implications of patient assessment and record keeping and covers topics such as labour relations and small business practice. Draws examples from actual prosthetic and orthotic cases and other allied health professions.

See PROR 2230. Prerequisites: BHSC 3310 and PROR 3300

Covers the area of upper limb prosthetics, upper limb orthotics, and spinal orthotics. Emphasizes laboratory management and the principles of fitting and biomechanical evaluation. Requires maintenance of appropriate medical records and use of appropriate outcome measures to evaluate course work. Prerequisites: PROR 3300

This course aims to provide the student with a variety of pathological conditions that are commonly encountered in prosthetic and orthotic practice, and an understanding the physical and mechanical properties of materials currently used. Student will examine the common clinical presentation of each presented pathological condition and review current research related to orthotic and prosthetic management of that condition. He/she will develop, justify and evaluate orthotic/prosthetic treatment plans for each specific patient/case study and present these to the class for general discussion. Treatment planning will include a clinical assessment, evaluation of patient pathomechanics, observational gait analysis, identification of treatment goals, prescription design, material science decisions, and anticipated outcomes of the proposed prosthetic /orthotic intervention. Prerequisites: PROR 3300

Under the guidance of faculty subject matter experts, students complete an applied research project. The project includes selection and development of a relevant topic, planning a detailed research proposal, conduction of a literature review, design of an appropriate study methodology and data collection, analysis and interpretation. The project will be completed in a written thesis format, then presented and defended in a public forum. Prerequisites: MATH 3842 and PROR 3300