1. BS in Physical Rehabilitation Sciences (Prosthetics & Orthotics) – Four Year Degree Program.

Prosthetics and Orthotics is a specialized, allied health care field that helps patients to regain mobility after loss of a limb, or function. PROSTHETICS is the design, manufacturing and fitting of artificial devices to replace lost limbs, hands or feet; and, ORTHOTICS is the design and fitting of orthopedic braces or supports to correct musculoskeletal problems.

Prosthetic and Orthotic specialists examine patients, take measurements, create designs, build models and devices, fit devices, monitor patients and make adjustments as needed. They work closely with physicians and other health care professionals to decide the type of appliance and prescription needed. Prosthetists and Orthotists are not only practitioners; rather they are the artists too. It is perhaps the most rewarding of all the allied health professions, because it is making a difference…every day! PROSTHETISTS provide patients with prostheses (artificial limbs) to replace an amputated hand, arm, foot or leg. The goal of the prosthetist is to provide the patient with increased function, such walking or grasping. ORTHOTISTS provide patients with orthoses (braces) to increase the stability of the spine or an extremity after injury or disease. The goal of the orthotist is to provide the patient with protection, support and, ultimately, increased function.

Medical Science, Upper Extremity Prosthetics, Lower Extremity Prosthetics, Spinal Orthotics, Prosthetic and Orthotic Procedures, Biomechanics, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Research Methods, Leadership, Management and Professional/Medical Ethics, Material technology, Workshop Technology, Graphical communication.

O&P is an allied health profession with a variety of exciting employment opportunities available. Graduates in Prosthetics and Orthotics develop highly technical, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to design, fabricate and fit patients needing artificial limbs or braces. In addition, Orthotists Prosthetists teach classes, conduct research, manage businesses and provide consultation to patients and other health care professionals. Potential employers include:

• Private Practice,
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Specialty clinics and home health settings
• Medical Clinics
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing Companies
• Colleges and Universities
• Non-Profit Organizations and Government Agencies

Detail of Courses

First Year

First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HMLG131	English 1	3(3 + 0)
ALAT111	General Anatomy	2(2 + 0)
ALPL121	General Physiology	2(2 + 0)
ALBS131	Behavioral Sciences	2(2 + 0)
HMIS111	Islamic Studies	2(2 + 0)
HMCM141	Computer Sciences-1	2(1 + 3)
OPGW131	General Workshop	2(1 + 3)
OPIT	Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics Sciences	1(1 + 0)
Total Credit Hours 17

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HMLG112	English 2	3(3 + 0)
ALBC141	Biochemistry	2(2 + 0)
ALPA151	General Pathology	2(2 + 0)
HMPS121	Pakistan Studies	2(2 + 0)
HMMS171	Mathematics and statistics	2(2 + 0)
HMCM142	Computer Sciences-II	3(2 + 3)
OPSC151	Orthotics and Prothetics Sciences 1	4(2 + 6)
Total Credit Hours 18

Second Year

Third Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HMCS251	Communication Skills	3(2 + 3)
CLSP221	Special Pathology	2(2 + 0)
CLBM271	Biomechanics 1	2(2 + 0)
OPMT271	Material Technology	3(2 + 3)
OPWT281	Workshop Technology 1	3(2 + 3)
OPSC252	Orthotics and Prosthetics Sciences II	4(2 + 6)
Total Credit Hours 17

Fourth Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ALGC271	Graphical Communication	2(2 + 0)
CLMP211	Musculoskeletal Physiology	2(2 + 0)
CLBM272	Biomechanics II	2(1 + 3)
OPMT272	Material Technology II	2(1 + 3)
OPWT282	Workshop Technology II	3(2 + 3)
OPSC253	Orthotics and Prosthetics Sciences III	5(3 + 6)
Total Credit Hours 17

Third Year

Fifth Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CLOT331	Clinical Orthopedic studies I	3(3+0)
CLRD341	Basic Radiology	2(2 + 0)
CLPD351	Medicine and Phycology of disabled	2(2 + 0)
OPWM361	Workshop Management I	2(2 + 0)
OPSC354	Orthotics and Prosthetics Science IV	8(3 + 15)
Total Credit Hours 17

Sixth Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CLOT332	Clinical Orthopedic Studies II	3(3 + 0)
OPWM362	Workshop Management II	2(2 + 0)
ALET361	Electro Technology	4(3 + 3)
OPSC355	Orthotics and Prosthetics Science V	7(3 + 12)
Total Credit Hours 16

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CLCR461	Community Based Rehabilitation	3(2 + 3)
HMBT461	Biostatistics	3(3 + 0)
RHMT411	Research Methodologies	2(2 + 0)
OPSC456	Orthotics and Prosthetics Science VI	8(3 + 15)
Total Credit Hours 16

Eighth Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
OPOR411	Orthotics	6(0 + 18)
OPPR421	Prosthetics	6(0 + 18)
OPSP491	Special Orthotics and Prosthetics	1(1 + 0)
RHDW421	ODissertation Writing	5(5 + 0)
Total Credit Hours 18