OT 524 - Clinical Skills I: Splinting and Related Tools for Occupational Therapy Practice

Students will gain in-depth knowledge and learn the principles and techniques utilized in the fabrication and/or selection of static and dynamic splints. Students learn to design, fabricate, and fit orthotic devices as well as how to train clients in the use of orthotic and prosthetic devices and explore the use of physical agent modalities in OT practice. This course also includes the 3rd module about design and innovation applied to the creation of orthotic devices and related tools. It will be provided in collaboration with and at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Lecture
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: OT 500, OT 503, OT 505, OT 506, OT 507, OT 510, OT 511, OT 516, OT 517, and OT 518
Offered in the Summer
Department Consent Required