Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Orthotics & Prosthetics Technology 
Career Cluster: 	Health Science 

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1351230703	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 credit hours 	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable)  	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians (Medical Appliance Technicians).  

The content includes, but is not limited to, human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, material science, orthotic and prosthetic fabrication, safety procedures, CAD/CAM, and clinical pathologies.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Discuss and understand the role and responsibilities of an orthotic and prosthetic technician. 
02.0	Discuss and describe an overview of the human body, including organization and chemical process. 
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge and use medical terminology integral to Orthotics and Prosthetic technology. 
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of foot orthoses. 
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of UCBL foot orthoses. 
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO).
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFO).
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (HKAFO), Standing Frames/Parapodiums. 
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee Orthoses (KO) and Hip Orthoses.
10.0	Demonstrate the knowledge of Hand Orthoses and Wrist-Hand Orthoses 
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Elbow Orthoses Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand (SEWH) and Fracture Orthoses. 
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (LSO), Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (TLSO) and Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (CTLSO).
13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Partial Foot Prostheses. 
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Syme Prostheses. 
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transtibial Prostheses. 
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transfemoral Prostheses. 
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee Disarticulation and Hip Disarticulation/Hemipelvectomy Prostheses. 
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transradial Prostheses. 
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transhumeral Prostheses. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Orthotics & Prosthetics Technology
CIP Number: 		1351230703
Program Length: 	60 credit hours 

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Discuss and understand the role and responsibilities of an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain the role of the orthotic and prosthetic technician in providing ethical patient-centered care in technical support of patients.	
01.02	Demonstrate knowledge of professional responsibilities of the orthotic and prosthetic technician to the orthotic and prosthetic workflow as well as to promotion of the field.	
01.03	Demonstrate understanding of the governing statutes and ethical considerations of the role of the technician, support personnel, and those holding certificates and/or licensure in any orthotic and prosthetic profession.	
01.04	Demonstrate understanding of safety procedures throughout fabrication, delivers, and maintenance of all orthotic and/or prosthetic services.	
01.05	Demonstrate knowledge of safety organizations and governing bodies including, but not limited to, OSHA, The Joint Commission, and HIPPA.	
01.06	Discuss the importance of professional development including continuing education, promotion of public awareness of the orthotic and prosthetic profession and involvement in professional organizations.	
02.0	Discuss and describe an overview of the human body, including organization and chemical process.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships of the structure of the human body and the specific functions of its cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.	
02.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry that govern the normal maintenance of homeostasis.	
02.03	Demonstrate understanding of the malfunction of homeostatic mechanisms in response to stress and/or disorders in the human body.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge and use medical terminology integral to Orthotics and Prosthetic Technology.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Define the meaning of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms used in analyzing and defining medical terms.	
03.02	Correctly spell and/or pronounce medical terms and abbreviations essential to the practice of Orthotics and Prosthetics.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of foot orthoses.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate knowledge of current materials used in the fabrication of hard and soft foot orthoses.	
04.02	Understand the difference between corrective and accommodative foot orthoses.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for foot orthoses (category I and II modifications only*).	
04.04	Demonstrate skill to form materials to fabricate hard and soft orthoses.	
04.05	Demonstrate knowledge and skill of modifications of foot orthoses.	
04.06	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to correctly fit foot orthoses into shoes including corrections for heel height.	
04.07	Demonstrate knowledge of shoe modification.	
04.08	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological foot.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of UCBL foot orthoses. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the bony landmarks and pressure tolerant areas of the foot.	
05.02	Demonstrate knowledge to locate the medial, lateral, and transverse arches of the foot.	
05.03	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare a positive UCBL model for fabrication (category I and II modifications only*).	
05.04	Demonstrate knowledge of materials used to fabricate UCBL orthoses.	
05.05	Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the processes used to fabricate UCBL orthoses including medial posting and trim lines.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO). -- The student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the following AFO designs:
•	Posterior leaf spring/flexible ankle
•	Thermoplastic solid ankle
•	Axial resisting
•	CROW/neuropathic walker
•	Metal
•	Dorsiflexion assist articulated
•	Dorsiflexion stop articulated
•	Plantarflexion resist articulated
•	Plantarflexion stop articulated
•	Limited motion articulated
•	Hybrid
•	Padded anterior shell
•	Molded inner boot	
06.02	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate:
•	A thermoplastic AFO
•	A metal AFO with attached shoe
•	An articulated plastic AFO with self-aligning joints (Tamarack)
•	An articulated plastic AFO without self-aligning joins (Oklahoma)
•	Heel posts
•	Various strapping configurations
•	A plastic AFO with modification for varus and/or valgus ankle control	
06.03	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various AFOs.	
06.04	Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correct a paper tracing to accommodate fixed or flexible deformities of the ankle.	
06.05	Demonstrate knowledge and skill in making angular changes to a negative model in the sagittal plane, only under a practitioner’s instruction (i.e., set ankle at 3 degrees of dorsiflexion).	
06.06	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for fabrication of AFOs (category I and II modifications only*).	
06.07	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological foot and ankle.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFO).  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the following KAFO designs:
•	Metal
•	Plastic
•	Hybrid
•	Stance Control
•	Axial resisting
•	Fracture	
07.02	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate:
•	A metal KAFO
•	A plastic/metal (hybrid) KAFO	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of components for coronal, sagittal and transverse plane control.	
07.04	Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correct a lower limb tracing for a KAFO.	
07.05	Demonstrate knowledge and skill in making angular changes to a negative model in the sagittal plane, only under a practitioner’s instruction (i.e. set knee in 3 degrees of flexion).	
07.06	Demonstrate skill to prepare a lower limb positive model for fabrication of a KAFO (category I and II modifications only*).	
07.07	Demonstrate skill to incorporate tibial torsion into a metal KAFO.	
07.08	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological knee.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (HKAFO), Standing Frames/Parapodiums.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the following HKAFO and standing frame designs:
•	Standing frames and parapodiums
•	Reciprocating gait orthoses
•	Metal HKAFO designs
•	Plastic HKAFO designs	
08.02	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various HKAFO designs.	
08.03	Demonstrate knowledge of hip joint placement.	
08.04	Demonstrate knowledge of tracing correction principles for fabrication of HKAFOs.	
08.05	Demonstrate knowledge of spinal control devices that may be incorporated in HKAFO designs.	
08.06	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological hip.	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee Orthoses (KO) and Hip Orthoses.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Demonstrate knowledge of custom and prefabricated KO designs and principles.	
09.02	Demonstrate knowledge pediatric hip control orthoses.	
09.03	Demonstrate knowledge of post-surgical/trauma hip control orthoses.	
10.0	Demonstrate the knowledge of Hand Orthoses and Wrist-Hand Orthoses.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to fabricate plastic and/or metal hand orthosis and wrist- hand orthoses.	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models (category I and II modifications only*).	
10.03	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological hand and wrist.	
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Elbow Orthoses Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand (SEWH) and Fracture Orthoses.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate knowledge of Elbow orthoses.	
11.02	Demonstrate knowledge of SEWH orthoses.	
11.03	Demonstrate knowledge of various upper extremity orthoses for fracture management.	
11.04	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological elbow.	
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (LSO), Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (TLSO) and Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses (CTLSO).  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Demonstrate knowledge of metal and plastic LSO and TLSO designs.	
12.02	Demonstrate skills to fabricate metal LSO or TLSO spinal orthoses designs.	
12.03	Demonstrate skills to fabricate plastic bi-valve TLSO or LSO spinal orthoses designs.	
12.04	Demonstrate skills to fabricate scoliosis TLSO designs.	
12.05	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for spinal orthoses (category I and II modifications only*).	
12.06	Demonstrate knowledge of metal and plastic CTLSO designs and principles.	
12.07	Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the normal and pathological spine.	
13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Partial Foot Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Demonstrate knowledge of designs and principles for partial foot prostheses.	
13.02	Demonstrate knowledge of current materials used in the fabrication of partial foot prostheses.	
13.03	Demonstrate skill to form materials to fabricate partial foot prostheses.	
13.04	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for partial foot prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Syme Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate knowledge of designs for Syme prostheses.	
14.02	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate expandable wall and/or medial opening prostheses.	
14.03	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for Syme prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
14.04	Demonstrate knowledge of alignment for Syme prostheses.	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transtibial Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate knowledge of patellar tendon-bearing transtibial socket designs with cuff suspensions systems.	
15.02	Demonstrate knowledge of total surface bearing transtibial socket designs.	
15.03	Demonstrate knowledge of hydrostatic transtibial socket designs using a locking mechanism.	
15.04	Demonstrate knowledge of roll-on suction suspension systems.	
15.05	Demonstrate knowledge of waist belt suspension systems.	
15.06	Demonstrate knowledge of supracondylar suspension systems.	
15.07	Demonstrate knowledge of knee joint and thigh lacer suspension systems.	
15.08	Demonstrate knowledge of transtibial suspension sleeves.	
15.09	Demonstrate knowledge of elevated vacuum transtibial socket designs and suspension systems.	
15.10	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate an Exoskeletal transtibial prosthesis.	
15.11	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate an Endoskeletal transtibial prosthesis.	
15.12	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate a Soft interface for a transtibial prosthesis.	
15.13	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate a transtibial diagnostic socket.	
15.14	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various transtibial prostheses.	
15.15	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for transtibial prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
15.16	Demonstrate the skills of transtibial alignment and transfer.	
15.17	Demonstrate techniques for cosmetic finishing of a transtibial prostheses.	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transfemoral Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate knowledge of Ischial containment transfemoral socket designs and suspensions systems:	
16.02	Demonstrate knowledge of quadrilateral transfemoral socket designs.	
16.03	Demonstrate knowledge of roll-on suction transfemoral suspension systems with or without locking mechanisms.	
16.04	Demonstrate knowledge of hip joint, pelvic band, and waist belt transfemoral suspension systems.	
16.05	Demonstrate knowledge of suction socket transfemoral socket designs and suspension systems.	
16.06	Demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary suspension systems (TES belt, Silesian bandage).	
16.07	Demonstrate knowledge of transfemoral suspension sleeves.	
16.08	Demonstrate knowledge of elevate vacuum transfemoral socket designs and suspension systems.	
16.09	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate transfemoral diagnostic sockets.	
16.10	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate endoskeleton transfemoral prosthesis.	
16.11	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various transfemoral prostheses.	
16.12	Demonstrate knowledge and skills to prepare positive models for transfemoral prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
16.13	Demonstrate the skills of transfemoral alignment and transfer.	
16.14	Demonstrate techniques for cosmetic finishing of transfemoral prostheses.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Knee Disarticulation and Hip Disarticulation / Hemipelvectomy Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Demonstrate knowledge of knee disarticulation prosthetic designs and principles.	
17.02	Demonstrate knowledge of hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy prosthetic designs and principles.	
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transradial Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Demonstrate knowledge of partial hand prosthesis designs and principles.	
18.02	Demonstrate knowledge of passive/cosmetic prosthesis designs and principles.	
18.03	Demonstrate knowledge of flexible and rigid hinges for transradial prostheses.	
18.04	Demonstrate knowledge of transradial suspension techniques.	
18.05	Demonstrate knowledge of body powered transradial prosthesis designs and principles.	
18.06	Demonstrate knowledge of external powered transradial prosthesis designs and principles.	
18.07	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate short transradial prosthesis.	
18.08	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate long transradial prosthesis.	
18.09	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate transradial prostheses with rigid and flexible hinges.	
18.10	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate transradial prosthesis control harness and cable systems.	
18.11	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various transradial prostheses.	
18.12	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for transradial prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
18.13	Demonstrate the skill of transradial alignment.	
18.14	Demonstrate techniques for cosmetic finishing of transradial prostheses.	
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of Transhumeral Prostheses.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the elbow disarticulation prosthesis designs and principles.	
19.02	Demonstrate knowledge of shoulder disarticulation prosthesis designs and principles.	
19.03	Demonstrate knowledge of interscapular-thoracic prosthesis designs and principles.	
19.04	Demonstrate knowledge of transhumeral prosthesis designs and principles.	
19.05	Demonstrate knowledge of passive/cosmetic transhumeral designs and principles.	
19.06	Demonstrate knowledge of body powered transhumeral designs and principles.	
19.07	Demonstrate knowledge of external powered transhumeral designs and principles.	
19.08	Demonstrate knowledge of transhumeral suspension techniques.	
19.09	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate transhumeral prostheses.	
19.10	Demonstrate the skills to fabricate a transhumeral control harness and cable system.	
19.11	Demonstrate knowledge of components for various transhumeral prostheses.	
19.12	Demonstrate knowledge and skill to prepare positive models for transhumeral prostheses (category I modifications only*).	
19.13	Demonstrate the skill of transhumeral alignment.	
19.14	Demonstrate techniques for cosmetic finishing of transhumeral prostheses.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Students who complete an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician Programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) are eligible to sit for the Certified O & P Technician examination through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABCOP).  Please visit www.caahep.org and www.abcop.org for more information.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.