Depending on the amount of lab activity, students spend varying amounts of time in the classroom. The remainder of each day is spent in patient-related activities. This program is designed to build competency in all aress of orthotic practice including patient management, system design and fabrication, fitting and problem-solving, and interaction with other health team members. Classes begin in July of each year and the application deadline is December 31. Applicants must have at least a Bachelor degree and coursework in college-level algebra, psychology, biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics.
Students are eligible for guaranteed student loans through the university.