Program | Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics | Faculty | Health and Wellness |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics is a two-year postgraduate program that trains students to make and fit prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (braces and splints).
Co-ordinated between George Brown College and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the program allows students to obtain clinical experiences under the direction of certified prosthetists/orthotists at:
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children
This program will appeal to students who have a background in health sciences and are interested in working with people and helping patients in their attempts to overcome disabilities.
Graduates will be eligible for certification by the Orthotists Prosthetists Canada (formerly the “Canadian Board of Certification”).
Admission Requirement:
4-year Bachelor of Science degree AND demonstrated, relevant work experience. A 4-year degree in Engineering or Kinesiology will be considered.
Courses in anatomy, biomechanics and gait, human physiology and pathology, and rehabilitation sciences are preferred
Departmental review which will include:
Written entrance exam
Submission of reference two letters
Program-specific admissions assessment via video interview, designed to allow applicants to demonstrate their aptitude for developing the necessary applied and interpersonal skills essential to holistic clinical care.
For more information please visit the Clinical Methods in Orthotics & Prosthetic page
Please note: Only eligible applicants who meet the academic requirements will complete a written entrance exam. The top ranked applicants are then invited to submit two reference letters and attend the next stage of the admissions process.
This program is highly competitive and space is limited.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Employment is available in orthotic and prosthetic management at hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private facilities throughout Canada.
This program follows a co-operative curriculum model with McMaster University’s master’s of science program in Rehabilitation Science.
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S407-2017-2018/