Admission Requirements and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
The Orthotic / Prosthetic
Technician Program at George Brown College is very practice-oriented with students learning to be competent with the use of many hand
tools and specialized machines in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Students learn how to make orthoses (braces and splints)
and prostheses (artificial limbs), which are fitted to help rehabilitate individuals with disabilities. It is a field in which many new materials,
techniques and controls create an increasing demand for technically competent people.
The prosthetic-orthotic technician makes prostheses and orthoses from drawings, measurements and plaster casts using a variety of materials,
such as thermosetting and thermoforming plastics, and leather.
This program will appeal to students who have good hand skills and a strong background in math and human sciences.
Graduates will be eligible for professional registration, two years post-graduation, by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists
and Orthotists. For more information on this program, please call 416-480-5783, or e-mail
.
This program is unique in Ontario.
Note: Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the Pre-Placement Health Form. This may take 6
to 8 weeks. To see those requirements go to www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for admission to the Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics
(Postgraduate) program if they wish to continue their studies.
YOUR CAREER
Excellent employment opportunities are available in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private facilities across the country.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
ANAT1036 Anatomy
ORTH1007 Materials and Laboratory Techniques I
KINE1010 Kinesiology I
ORTH1008 Fabrication Theory
GSSC1058 Introduction to Psychology
COMM1007 College English
SEMESTER 2
PATH1013 Pathology for Orthotics/Prosthetics I
ORTH1009 Materials and Laboratory
Techniques II
ORTH1010 Fabrication Theory
KINE1014 Kinesiology II
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
SEMESTER 3
ORTH2009 Materials and Laboratory Techniques III
ORTH2011 Externally Powered
Orthotics/Prosthetics Rehabilitation Techniques
ORTH2010 Fabrication
Theory
KINE1003 Kinesiology/Biomechanics for Technicians
I
ORTH2012 Pre-Graduate
Work Experience I
GSCI1056 Computers in Our Society
SEMESTER 4
ORTH2016 Materials and Laboratory Techniques IV
ORTH2015 Professional Issues
in Orthotics/Prosthetics
ORTH2013 Pre-Graduate Work
Experience II
ORTH2017 Fabrication Theory
KINE1005 Kinesiology/Biomechanics for Technicians
II
ORTH2014 Advanced
Material Orthotics/Prosthetics Techniques
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 416-480-5783, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, on Wednesdays only.
E-mail
.
Visit the program web site.
For updated information and course descriptions, call
416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or 1-800-265-2002.
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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August 27, 2009
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