Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ORP104 | INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETİCS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Acquire knowledge about lower and upper extremity amputations. |
Utilize prosthetic components in the fabrication process. |
Learn the process of taking plaster cast measurements from an amputee. |
Obtain information about the history of prosthetics. |
Understand amputee rehabilitation. |
Gain knowledge about silicone, mechanical, myoelectric, and microprocessor-controlled prosthetics. |
Be familiar with materials used in socket fabrication such as PVA, Dacron, Stockinette, carbon, and resins. |