Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

OCT 412 — Assistive Technology, Prosthetics, and Orthotics

OCT department course · Nigerian universities

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

• describe the goals of splinting
• explain classification of hand splints and their application to treatment
• identify splint types and materials used for fabricating them
• demonstrate and apply the principles of hand splinting process for preparing splints
• fabricate and/or adapt the tools of everyday living to support therapeutic

Course contents

Appraisal of the different assistive devices: techniques, methods of fabrication and application of these devices. Different types of orthotic and prosthetic devices for correcting or assisting specific problems. Wheelchair seating and assessment. Specific measurement considerations for wheelchair seating.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study OCT 412.

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