Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Technology

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Examines the physical therapist’s role on an interprofessional team member to determine patient need, prescribe, fabricate, obtain, train in use of, and evaluate effectiveness of orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive technology. Emphasizes physical therapy management of patients/clients with lower extremity amputation. Prerequisite(s): PHT 5315C