NHTI, Concord's Community College - Orthopaedic Technology Certificate Program

Orthopaedic Technology Certificate Program

Curriculum for students entering program in 2012-13

PROSPECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS
For a more in-depth look into the Orthopaedic Technology Program, please visit our blackboard site at http://ccsnh.blackboard.com/ (username: nhtiotc password: student)

Course Number	Course Title	CL	LAB	CR
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
HS 101	Medical Terminology	3	0	3
ORTH 101	Orthopaedic Anatomy & Physiology I	3	0	3
ORTH 103	Basic Radiology Interpretation	3	0	3
ORTH 105	Casting and Splinting I *	2	2	3
ORTH 107	Sterile Techniques	0	3	1
ORTH 111	Orthopaedic Patient Care	1	1	1
				14
Spring Semester
ORTH 102	Orthopaedic Anatomy & Physiology II	3	0	3
ORTH 104	Physical Assessment of the Orthopaedic Patient	3	2	4
ORTH 106	Casting and Splinting II **	2	2	3
ORTH 112	Traction	0	3	1
ORTH 114	Custom Bracing	1	2	2
PI 242	Contemporary Ethical Issues	3	0	3
				16
Summer Semester
ORTH 120	Senior Externship and Capstone Experience	1	16	6
				6
TOTAL CREDITS				36
$500 specialty supplies fee will be added to the cost of ORTH 105 *$500 specialty supplies fee will be added to the cost of ORTH 106
Program Cost Estimates

The Orthopaedic Technology Certificate program educates students in the care of orthopaedic patients, concentrating on the art of casting and splinting. Students will be specially trained to assist orthopaedic physicians in hospitals, clinics and private practice offices in the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer before program registration. All applicants must submit an essay focused on their interest in Orthopaedic Technology, and attend a personal interview with the program coordinator. Upon successful completion of this program, candidates will be prepared to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Certified Orthopaedic Technologists. This program is recognized by the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT). This program is financial aid eligible. To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must submit an official, final high school transcript, or the equivalent documentation that demonstrates high school completion, to the NHTI Admissions Office.

Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement

Specific Admission Requirements

2012 Admission
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete (with the exception of the interview) and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 27, 2012, for Fall 2012 admission.

2013 Admission
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete (with the exception of the interview) and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 25, 2013, for Fall 2013 admission.

High school diploma or GED
Personal Interview
Applicants must write an essay focused on their interest in Orthopaedic Technology; instructions for completing this requirement are available through the Blackboard site for Orthopaedic Technology (username: nhtiotc password: student) or from the Admissions Office at (603)271-7134, or you may access the instructions for completing this requirement here in pdf format. If you have further questions please contact the Admissions Office at (603)271-7134 or by email at .
Applicants must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for health care providers/professional rescuer.

Internship Considerations

NHTI has developed excellent practicum opportunities for our students to foster hands-on learning while simultaneously receiving credit. Nonetheless, the college's first priority must be to ensure that patients/clients/children/families are not placed in jeopardy by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students in internship, externship, practicum, service learning, and clinical experiences must demonstrate sufficient emotional stability to withstand the stresses, uncertainties and changing circumstances that characterize patient/client/child/family responsibilities. Furthermore, the student is expected to have the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member, and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships and confidentiality with employees, customers, and/or patients/clients/children and their families.

Technical Standards
Standards have been established to provide guidance to students as to the skills and abilities required to function successfully in the program and ultimately in the profession. Applicants who think they may not be able to meet one or more of the technical standards should contact department head or faculty to discuss individual cases.

Sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and to understand instructions, emergency signals and telephone conversation.
Sufficient visual acuity to observe patients, manipulate equipment, and interpret data: visual acuity sufficient to ensure a safe environment, identify color changes, read fine print/writing and calculate fine calibrations.
Sufficient verbal ability to express and exchange information and ideas and to interact with patients, family members, physicians, peers and other ancillary medical personnel.
Sufficient writing skills to record medical data and communicate with other medical professionals; ability to express ideas to educate the client and exchange information with other health professionals, including typing on a computer.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions, to respond appropriately in emergencies or unexpected situations and to cope with extreme variations in workload and stress levels.
Sufficient strength and motor coordination to perform the following physical activities: manual dexterity in handling and lifting equipment; frequent moving and lifting of patients; stooping and bending for sustained periods of time; and, performing CPR.
Standing for sustained periods of time and walking most of the work day to accomplish tasks.
Frequent reaching and manual dexterity in handling Durable Medical Equipment.
Ability to secure transportation to practicum sites and classes.
Will be exposed to some latex during clinical settings.

Revised: 24 Jan 2012

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