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Program Mission
The mission of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û is to provide the highest level of education through evidence-based teaching and curriculum design, integrated clinical residency, direct contributions to Orthotics and Prosthetics research, and collaboration with the local and national rehabilitative care community.
Program Vision
The vision of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program to prepare orthotists and prosthetists who provide high-quality, evidence-based, and equitable patient-centered care; participate as active members of the interprofessional rehabilitative team; promote diversity and inclusion within the profession; serve in leadership and advocacy roles; and, engage in professional development, research, and the education of future professionals.
Program Objectives
- Provide a well-rounded, evidence-based orthotic and prosthetic education.
- Facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion from admissions to professional practice and through associations with community organizations and professional societies.
- Prepare students to succeed in a variety of clinical practice settings, within the context of healthcare systems, and as members of the healthcare team.
- Foster an environment of continuous quality improvement through self-assessment, outcomes measurement, and professional development of students, staff, faculty, and clinical preceptors.
- Engage faculty and students in orthotics and prosthetics academic research, communication, publication and translation of research to practice.
- Contribute to a global community of clinicians, educators, and researchers devoted to advancing the profession.