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-organized, 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 two-year program is co-ordinated between George Brown College and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, with associated clinical experience gained at Chedoke Rehabilitation Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children. Students will be trained in making and fitting prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (braces and splints). Students obtain clinical experience under the direction of certified prosthetists/orthotists.
This program will appeal to students who have a background in health sciences and are interested in working with people and helping patients in their attempts to overcome disabilities.
A co-operative curriculum model with McMaster University’s Masters of Science program in Rehabilitation Science commenced in September 2010. Students who elect to pursue both credentials are responsible for all fees at both institutions. For more information, see georgebrown.ca/prostheticsorthotics.
Graduates will be eligible for certification by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists. For further information, please send an e-mail to prostheticsorthotics@georgebrown.ca or leave a message at 416-480-5783.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Pre-placement Health Form
Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the Pre-Placement Health Form. This may take up to four months. To see those requirements and to download your program health form visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement. Students who are unable to comply will be unable to complete their field placement and therefore unable to graduate. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health form requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
In compliance with requests from our clinical practice partners, all students in this program are required to have completed an annual vulnerable sector police check. These reference checks are done to protect clientele who are considered “vulnerable persons” and may take up to four months. The majority of students will receive a “clear” police check; some will have a “not clear” police check.
Students are required to keep the original copy of their vulnerable sector police check. The placement agency will be provided with the names of all students proposed for placement at that agency who have received a “not clear” police check. As the university/college will not be aware of the reason for a “not clear” police check, the reason for the lack of clearance will not be divulged to the agency as this information is not part of the check. The agency will then make the decision whether or not to accept the students for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. Students have the right not to disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check, in which case the agency may refuse to accept them. Students denied placement by an agency on the grounds of a “not clear” police check will not be able to complete their practice placement, and therefore may be unable to complete the program. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the police check requirements are the responsibility of the student.
For more information in how to apply and obtain your specific regional police service vulnerable sector application form, please visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement. Failure to have the police check results completed and submitted by the due date, will result for student being excluded and ineligible to participate in field or clinical placement and therefore unable to continue for next semester.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Level-C) Certification
All students must successfully complete the approved CPR Level-(C) course and it must be renewed annually, before commencing the clinical lab courses. These requirements are a pre-requisite for entry into the clinical practicum.
Students will not be eligible to participate in the clinical area if they do not hold current CPR level-(C) certificate. Current means “up-to-date” on a yearly basis for CPR. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for and take the CPR course outside of regularly scheduled classes. The CPR level-(C) certificate must be presented to the student’s assigned clinical professor on or before the first clinical practice day of each semester in order for the student to take part in clinical practice in the agency assigned. All costs, service fees and fines associated with this requirement are the responsibility of the student. For more information, please download and read carefully your program health form at www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement
This program is unique in Ontario.
YOUR CAREER
Employment is available in orthotic and prosthetic management at hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private facilities throughout Canada.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
ORTH1001 Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Theory I
ORTH1005 Laboratory Procedures I
ORTH1002 Applied Orthotic/Prosthetic Techniques I
ANAT1017 Anatomy for Orthotics/Prosthetics I
KINE1002 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
SEMESTER 2
ORTH1003 Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Theory II
ORTH1004 Applied Orthotic/Prosthetic Techniques II
ORTH1006 Laboratory Procedures II
ANAT1018 Anatomy for Orthotics/Prosthetics II
PHSL1003 Physiology for Orthotics/Prosthetics
SEMESTER 3
ORTH2003 Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Theory III
ORTH2004 Applied Orthotic/Prosthetic Techniques III
ORTH2007 Laboratory Procedures III
ORTH2005 Powered Prosthetics
PATH2003 Pathophysiology for Orthotics/Prosthetics I
KINE2001 Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Case Studies
SEMESTER 4
ORTH2018 Orthotics/Prosthetics Clinical Theory IV
ORTH2008 Laboratory Procedures IV
ORTH2006 Applied Orthotic/Prosthetic Techniques IV
ORTH2001 Practice Management and Professional Issues in Orthotics/Prosthetics
PATH2004 Pathophysiology for Orthotics/Prosthetics II
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 416-480-5783. Please leave a message at this number.
On Campus Tours/Information Sessions:
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, January 27, 2011
E-mail
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Visit the program web site.
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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