MPO 5330 Intro to Peds in P&O
Introduction to Pediatrics in P&O (1). Intro to Peds in P&O (1). This course provides an overview of the management of pediatric patients, families, and their prosthetic, orthotic, and rehabilitative needs. Emphasis is placed on human development and pediatric pathologies. Content will cover detailed treatment options and considerations for cranial orthotics, lower limb orthotics below the knee, and lower limb prosthetics below the knee; students will be introduced to considerations for other types of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and will address these pediatric concepts in more detail in concurrent and subsequent courses.