Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics

(Postgraduate) (S407)

Program Details

  • Program Code: S407
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Duration:
    2 years (4 semesters)
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Starting Months: September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $6,041.00 *

Program Availability

SemesterDomesticInternational
Fall 2022
Closed
Not Available
Winter 2023
Not Available
Not Available
Spring 2023
Not Available
Not Available
  • Work-Integrated Learning:

    Clinical experiences in various health-care institutions

  • PGWP Eligible: No
  • CIP Code: N/A
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Program Description

Leadership Claims

Preparing graduates in clinical methods in orthotics/prosthetics for nearly 40 years. This program is unique in Ontario.

Program Overview

Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a joint program with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and other facilities that teaches you how to assess and fit patients with artificial limbs, braces and splints. This program is unique in Ontario.

Full Description

Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a two-year postgraduate program that trains students to make and fit prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (braces and splints).

This full-time program, unique in Ontario, is taught at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre by faculty currently working in the field.

Classes start in September only. Winter and summer start options are not available.

Applications must be submitted to Ontario Colleges by February 1 of each year.

As this is a post-degree program, all applicants must have a four-year B.Sc. degree from an accredited institution. A four-year degree in engineering or kinesiology will be considered.

The George Brown College Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinical Methods Program (S407) accepts 10 students into the program. Eight students will be accepted to attend the Toronto-based program, and two students will be accepted to the Winnipeg-based program.

The two additional Winnipeg-based seats have been created in response to our profession (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada), our program advisory committee, and our stakeholders – all of whom identify a need to address the shortage of certified prosthetic and orthotic clinicians, especially in Manitoba.

The Toronto-based program allows students to obtain theory, laboratory and clinical experiences under the direction of faculty that are Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists at:

The Winnipeg-based program will be delivering the laboratory and clinical experiences under the direction of faculty who are certified prosthetists/orthotists.

Broadcast from the Toronto-based campuses, the theory, support courses and clinical demonstrations will be taught synchronously online to allow the two Winnipeg-based students to learn from the same instructors, follow the same curriculum and be able to interact with the eight Toronto-based students.

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.

Graduates will be eligible for certification by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (formerly the “Canadian Board of Certification”).

Statistical Information

Students per class: 10 classes running per year: two attrition (past five years): 0

Employment record: 95 per cent or better

Program Selection Process

The Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Program is a post-graduate program that is open to applicants with a specific degree, as outlined in the admission requirements.

The selection of students involves a two-step procedure:

i) Eligible applicants will be invited to take an online admissions test involving subjects covering biology (anatomy, physiology, pathology), biophysics and biomechanics, spatial relations, and prosthetics and orthotics knowledge.

Testing will be available on Saturday, February 26 or Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Scheduling and arrangements for this testing will be done via the email applicants submitted when registering with Ontario Colleges.

ii) The top 18 ranked students from the admissions testing will be invited to an online video interview after Friday, March 9, 2022. Every applicant that qualifies, will send two letters of reference to the Sunnybrook Campus address below no later than Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Online interviews will run from Saturday, March 12 to Friday, March 18, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame.

Your Field Education Options

The on-site and off-site clinical experience in this program helps prepare students for the real work ahead. The design and fabrication of the prosthetic/orthotic devices takes place in the laboratory procedure’s courses. During the Clinical Techniques classes in each semester, students will have the chance to work directly with clients who require prosthetic/orthotic treatment including the client assessment, measurement, shape-capture by hand and scanning and rectification of plaster and digital positive models. Provision and evaluation of treatment will be unique to suit each client’s individual needs.

On-site Grand Rounds sessions are held monthly and require students to give a monthly presentation on a related topic to a group of faculty, students and sector partners. For details about Grand Rounds, please click here.

Since 1979, the Prosthetic & Orthotic programs have required students to present various topics in a more formalized setting to try to enhance their presentation skills and to encourage them to continue this activity into their professional lives. These sessions normally take place on the evening of the first Tuesday of every month. Both venues are located in the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. We welcome anyone interested to please attend the sessions.

The strength of the program is the structured clinical education provided by various clinical settings. In conjunction with the curriculum changes made over the years, there are many clinical facilities and practitioners participating to deliver the various segments of the program.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible to travel to the various hospitals and clinics in the program by either personal or public transportation.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Employment is available in orthotic and prosthetic management at hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private facilities throughout Canada.

Program Alumni

  • graduates can expect to work as an entry-level orthotist or prosthetist
  • 95 per cent of graduates work in the sector
  • many alumni have become clinic managers and owners
  • job opportunities expand beyond the clinical setting including working in education

Educational Pathways

This program follows a co-operative curriculum model with McMaster University’s Masters of Science program in Rehabilitation Science.

Students who elect to pursue both credentials are responsible for all fees at both institutions. For more information, see the Prosthetics and Orthotics programs website.

3,450-Hour Residency:

  • Upon successful completion of the program, graduates enter a 3,450-hour residency program (under the auspices of Orthotics Prosthetics Canada  in either orthotics or prosthetics.
  • The residency is conducted under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
  • Upon completion of the residency, graduates are eligible to sit for CBCPO certification exams operated by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada in the discipline in which they have completed (either orthotics or prosthetics).
  • For more details about the requirements of becoming a certified clinician, please visit Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.
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Graduates of a health sciences program who have an interest in working in long-term care facilities should consider applying to our Interprofessional Complex and Long-Term Care postgraduate certificate. This two-semester program will teach you to coordinate and manage an interprofessional healthcare team of complex and long-term care professionals. The courses are delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals. This program includes a clinical field placement component.

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Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics

(Postgraduate) (S407)

Program Details

  • Program Code: S407
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Duration:
    2 years (4 semesters)
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Starting Months: September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $6,048.00 *

Program Availability

SemesterDomesticInternational
Fall 2021
Closed
Not Available
Winter 2022
Not Available
Not Available
Spring 2022
Not Available
Not Available
  • Work-Integrated Learning:

    Clinical experiences in various healthcare institutions

  • PGWP Eligible: No
  • CIP Code: N/A
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Visit Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Book campus tour

Get answers to your questions

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Program Description

Leadership Claims

Preparing graduates in Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics for nearly 40 years. This program is unique in Ontario.

Program Overview

Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a joint program with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and other facilities that teaches you how to assess and fit patients with artificial limbs, braces and splints. This program is unique in Ontario.

Full Description

Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a two-year postgraduate program that trains students to make and fit prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (braces and splints).

This full-time program is unique in Ontario and is taught at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre by faculty currently working in the field.

Classes start in September only. Winter and summer start options are not available.

Applications must be submitted to Ontario Colleges by February 1 of each year.

As this is a post-degree program, all applicants must have a 4-year B.Sc. degree from an accredited institution. A 4-year degree in Engineering or Kinesiology will be considered.

The George Brown College Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinical Methods Program (S407) accepts 10 students into the program. Eight students will be accepted to attend the Toronto-based program, and two students will be accepted to the Winnipeg-based program.

The two additional Winnipeg-based seats have been created in response to our profession (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada), our Program Advisory Committee, and our stakeholders – all of whom identify a need to address the shortage of Certified Prosthetic and Orthotic clinicians, especially in Manitoba.

The Toronto-based program allows students to obtain theory, laboratory and clinical experiences under the direction of faculty that are Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists at:

The Winnipeg-based program will be delivering the laboratory and clinical experiences under the direction of faculty that are Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists.

Broadcast from the Toronto-based campuses, the theory, support courses and clinical demonstrations will be taught synchronously online to allow the two Winnipeg-based students to learn from the same instructors, follow the same curriculum and be able to interact with the eight Toronto-based students.

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.

Graduates will be eligible for certification by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (formerly the “Canadian Board of Certification”).

Statistical Information

Students per Class: 10
Classes running per year: 2
Attrition (past five years): 0

Employment Record: 95% or better

Program Selection Process

The Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Program is a post-graduate program that is open to applicants with a specific degree, as outlined in the admission requirements.

The selection of students involves a two-step procedure:

i) Eligible applicants will be invited to take an online admissions test involving subjects covering Biology (anatomy, physiology, pathology), Biophysics and Biomechanics, Spatial Relations, and Prosthetics and Orthotics knowledge.

Testing will be available on Saturday, February 27th or Sunday, February 28th, 10a.m.-1p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), 2021. Scheduling and arrangements for this testing will be done via the email applicants submitted when registering with Ontario Colleges.

ii) The top 18 ranked students from the Admissions testing will be invited to an online video interview after Friday, March 5th, 2021. Every applicant that qualifies, will send two letters of reference to the Sunnybrook Campus address below no later than Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Online interviews will run from Saturday, March 13th to Friday, March 19th.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.

 

Your Field Education Options

The on-site and off-site clinical experience in this program helps prepare students for the real work ahead. The design and fabrication of the prosthetic/orthotic devices takes place in the laboratory procedure’s courses. During the "Clinical Techniques” classes in each semester, students will have the chance to work directly with clients who require prosthetic/orthotic treatment including the client assessment, measurement, shape capture by hand and scanning and rectification of plaster and digital positive models. Provision and evaluation of treatment will be unique to suit each client’s individual needs.

On-site Grand Rounds sessions are held monthly and require students to give a monthly presentation on a related topic to a group of faculty, students and sector partners. For details about Grand Rounds, please click here.

Since 1979, the Prosthetic & Orthotic programs have required students to present various topics in a more formalized setting to try to enhance their presentation skills and to encourage them to continue this activity into their professional lives. These sessions normally take place on the evening of the first Tuesday of every month. Both venues are located in the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. We welcome anyone interested to please attend the sessions.

The strength of the program is the structured clinical education provided by various clinical settings. In conjunction with the curriculum changes made over the years, there are many clinical facilities and practitioners participating to deliver the various segments of the program.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible to travel to the various hospitals and clinics in the program by either personal or public transportation.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Employment is available in orthotic and prosthetic management at hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private facilities throughout Canada.

Program Alumni

  • Graduates can expect to work as an entry-level Orthotist or Prosthetist
  • 95% of graduates work in the sector
  • Many Alumni have become clinic managers and owners
  • Job opportunities expand beyond the clinical setting including working in education

Future Study Options

This program follows a co-operative curriculum model with McMaster University’s Masters of Science program in Rehabilitation Science.

Students who elect to pursue both credentials are responsible for all fees at both institutions. For more information, see the Prosthetics and Orthotics programs website.

3,450 Hour Residency:

  • Upon successful completion of the program, graduates enter a 3,450 hour residency program (under the auspices of Orthotics Prosthetics Canada  in either orthotics or prosthetics
  • The residency is conducted under the supervision of a certified practitioner
  • Upon completion of the residency, graduates are eligible to sit for CBCPO certification exams operated by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada in the discipline in which they have completed (either orthotics or prosthetics)
  • For more details about the requirements of becoming a certified clinician, please visit Orthotics Prosthetics Canada

Visit Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Book campus tour

Get answers to your questions

Book info session

Visit

Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:

  • Campus Facilities
  • Student Services
  • Applied Learning Environments
  • Labs & Classrooms