Diploma in Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (1YEAR)
Diploma in Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (DOPT)
Course Syllabus
1. Introduction to Orthotics & Prosthetics
- History and development of orthotic and prosthetic technology
- Role and responsibilities of an Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician
- Types of orthotic and prosthetic devices
- Basic principles of rehabilitation
2. Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Joints and movements
- Upper and lower limb anatomy
- Basic functional anatomy
3. Biomechanics & Gait Analysis
- Basic concepts of biomechanics
- Human body movements
- Normal and abnormal gait
- Gait assessment
- Principles of alignment
4. Orthotic Technology
- Introduction to orthotic devices
- Upper limb orthosis
- Lower limb orthosis
- Spinal orthosis
- Foot orthosis
- Splints and braces
- Fabrication techniques
5. Prosthetic Technology
- Introduction to prosthetic devices
- Upper limb prosthesis
- Lower limb prosthesis
- Prosthetic components
- Socket design basics
- Prosthetic alignment principles
6. Materials & Workshop Technology
- Metals and alloys
- Plastics and polymers
- Leather and fabric materials
- Silicone and composite materials
- Workshop tools and equipment
- Safety procedures
7. Fabrication & Clinical Skills
- Patient measurement techniques
- Casting methods
- Model preparation
- Device fabrication
- Finishing and modification
- Fitting and adjustment of devices
- Repair and maintenance
8. Rehabilitation & Patient Care
- Disability management
- Patient assessment
- Mobility assistance
- Patient counselling
- Rehabilitation support
- Assistive technology
9. Professional Skills & Ethics
- Communication skills
- Medical ethics
- Infection control
- Documentation and record keeping
- Professional behaviour