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CER7007
(Part of the Movement Science series)

Orthotics and Prosthetic Design and Human Movement Certificate

Course ID
CER7007
Campus
Online
Level
Certificate
Instructor
UMSAz Faculty
Semester
Rolling Basis
Method
Online

Program Audience: Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Chiropractors, Kinesiologists

Program Objectives: Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • 1.Review and synthesize concepts of human locomotion in typical and atypical gait.
  • 2. Analyze and discuss the biomechanical principles that relate to the use of prosthetics during human locomotion in typical and pathological movements.
  • 3. Analyze and discuss the biomechanical principles that relate to the use of orthotics during human locomotion in typical and pathological movements.
  • 4. Examine and critique the literature on the impact of orthotics and prosthetics on human movement.
  • 5. Evaluate and interpret lab findings in the use of appropriate orthotic and prosthetic design in human locomotion.
  • 6. Demonstrate appropriate cultural competence that leads to patient centered care as it relates to the topics of this program.
  • This program is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU) for physical therapists in California and other states that accept the California Physical Therapy Board approval for CEU.

    NOTE: Certificate program is non-credit bearing and therefore students do not receive credits on completion of the program.
TimePlaceRoomDate RangeInstructor
 Asynchronous Online Online Rolling Basis UMSAz Faculty

Part of the Movement Science series:

Orthotics and Prosthetic Design and Human Movement Certificate Program

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Program Description:  This online asynchronous instructor led certificate program contains a virtual lab and builds on typical and pathological human locomotion as it relates to the use of orthotics and prosthetics. The course will discuss assessment tools and techniques used in determining the appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic design. It will also analyze the effect of the orthotics and prosthetics on human movement.

 

Program Audience

This program is designed for Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Chiropractors, and Kinesiologists.

 

Program Delivery Type

This instructor led program is offered 100% online in an asynchronous format.

Program Presenter

Faculty members within the university community.

Program Admissions Requirements

Transcripts

Official transcripts of your Occupational Therapy Degree B.S or higher from an accredited college or university showing at least a 2.00 GPA.

Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendations from any member of the academic staff of graduating institution or employer, or current senior colleagues and consultants. 

Recommendation Form

 

Reading & Writing sample

Provide a writing sample from reading and answering 3 questions from an article that is linked on the application.

* International Students Only: English Language Proficiency Test is required (university offers Berlitz exam which is taken online)

An English language proficiency test is required. The IELTS and TOEFL standard of English Language levels listed below are applicable to all postgraduate courses. The table also lists the equivalents from other test providers.

  Examination

  Minimum Grade

  IELTS

 Average 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component)

  TOEFL* (Internet-based)

 87 (minimum component scores of Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21)

  TOEFL* (Paper-based)

 550

  Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

 59-75 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59)

  Berlitz (offered by UMSAz)

 CEFR B2 level

 

Program Tuition

Program

Tuition per CourseTotal Number of Courses

Length of Program

Orthotics and Prosthetic Design and Human Movement Certificate

$2,3851

16 weeks

(1 Semester)