Orthopaedic Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
Complete 6 of the following groups:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| BIO-163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 5 |
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTC-110 | Intro to Orthopaedic Technolog | 3 |
| OTC-112 | General Patient Care | 3 |
| OTC-115 | Ortho Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| OTC-120 | Basic Radiologic Concepts | 3 |
| OTC-150 | Clinical Practice I | 5 |
| OTC-210 | Ortho Equipment | 3 |
| OTC-212 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| OTC-215 | Casting and Splinting I | 3 |
| OTC-220 | Custom Bracing | 3 |
| OTC-225 | Casting and Splinting II | 3 |
| OTC-280 | Professional Practice | 3 |
Other Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| BIO-163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 5 |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 64
Fall Semester 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| OTC-110 | Intro to Orthopaedic Technology | 3 |
| OTC-112 | General Patient Care | 3 |
| OTC-115 | Ortho Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
Spring Semester 1
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 5 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| OTC-210 | Ortho Equipment | 3 |
| OTC-212 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| OTC-215 | Casting & Splinting | 3 |
| — | Social/Behavioral Elective | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Orthopaedic Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$46,480/yr
$39,740
$60,020
+9.5%
Projected Outlook
570
Annual Job Openings
6,640
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$85,120/yr
$79,460
$95,920
+10.9%
Projected Outlook
80
Annual Job Openings
1,180
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.