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Program checklist · and Pedorthic Allied Healthcare Diploma

Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Pedorthic Allied Healthcare Diploma

Century College · White Bear Lake, MN

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Program
Award
and Pedorthic Allied Healthcare Diploma
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
CIP
51.2307
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Course Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program establishes the foundational knowledge and skills required for careers in prosthetics, orthotics, and pedorthics (POP). Areas of study include introductory clinical care, anatomy & physiology related to amputation and mobility impairment, medical terminology, biomechanics, technical skill development, POP design and fabrication, material science, laboratory management, and safety practices. Students completing the diploma may pursue employment as an entry level prosthetic/orthotic technician and as an orthotic fitter, or continue their education into the Prosthetic Orthotic Pedorthic Allied Healthcare Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, OPCA Clinical Applications Advanced Certificate, or a Bachelor/Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (BSOP/MSOP) through our partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul. Tuition differential is applied.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175315
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175315_6d096c57
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Career/Occupational Requirements

    11 items
    1. OPCA 1010
      2
    2. OPCA 1015
      3
    3. OPCA 1025
      3
    4. OPCA 1035
      4
    5. OPCA 1045
      4
    6. OPCA 1055
      2
    7. OPCA 1065
      5
    8. OPCA 1075
      3
    9. OPCA 1085
      2
    10. OPCA 1095
      4
    11. OPCA 1780
      4

    Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

    0 items

      Program Information

      5 items
      1. Are competent, entry-level orthotic and prosthetic professionals prepared in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their role in the orthotic and prosthetic profession.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skill areas necessary to fulfill their role as an orthotic and prosthetic professional.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Demonstrate effective decision making and critical thinking abilities.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals, families, groups, and colleagues of diverse sociocultural backgrounds.
        Not resolved to a course

      Sample Plan

      0 items

        Orthotic Foundational Coursework Semester 1

        5 items
        1. OPCA 1010
          2
        2. OPCA 1015
          3
        3. OPCA 1025
          3
        4. OPCA 1035
          4
        5. OPCA 1045
          4

        Prosthetic Foundational Coursework Semester 2

        5 items
        1. OPCA 1055
          2
        2. OPCA 1065
          5
        3. OPCA 1075
          3
        4. OPCA 1085
          2
        5. OPCA 1095
          4

        Practicum Coursework Semester 3

        1 item
        1. OPCA 1780
          4

        Note

        0 items
          Source. Century College, catalog 2026-2027 Course Catalog — https://catalog.century.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=6685. Captured page pages/0258.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.