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BSc PROSTHETIST ORTHOTIST

Our Bachelor’s Degree is an ISPO accredited program that enables professionals who already hold an Associate Prosthetist/Orthotist degree (former ISPO Category II) to develop to Prosthetist/Orthotist level (former ISPO Category I).

As well as ISPO certification, graduates also acquire Bachelor’s degrees (BSc) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Comprehensive academic and hands-on training

We have designed the curriculum of our B.Sc program to provide students with theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills, enabling graduates to handle complex and advanced prosthetic and orthotic treatment to a professional level. The advanced professional hands-on training is complemented by intensive relevant medical knowledge, as well as knowledge of general sciences.

The didactic model of the program fosters development of independent working skills, promotes student confidence in presenting their work to others and teaches students the research skills needed within the professional field.

Our program is marked by intensive exchange amongst peers and teachers, made easier through the use of our e-learning platform and online communication tools.

female student adjusting static alignment on an above knee prosthesis

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Six semesters of study with at least one practical hands-on workshop per semester.

Study via e-learning platform (learning materials, communication, exams, submission of term papers) combined with practical workshops at a centralized location.

ISPO certificate at Prosthetist/Orthotist level (former Category I).

Plus a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Mahidol university upon graduation.

Train the Trainer component specifically aimed at preparing you to become a trainer, so you can pass on your skills to others.

 

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This program is implemented in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE 0 + 6 semesters

Semester 0 – preparatory semester
  • Support to revisit the knowledge you acquired in your Associate Prosthetist/Orthotist level education (Category II).
  • Prepare for the Mahidol University entrance exam.
  • Learn how to use Blended Learning education tools such as our e-platform, to enable you to achieve the best learning results from the program.

Entrance exam

  • In order to continue with your studies, you must pass the Mahidol University entrance exam.

Semester 1

  • Patient management and fitting for wheelchair users (basic and intermediate level).
  • Intensive study of anatomy and human movement.
  • Expand on your knowledge of biology, mathematics and information technology (IT).
  • Start intensive English course.

Semester 2

  • Patient management in LLO and LLP.
  • Comprehensive patient gait analysis.
  • Start with your clinical competencies. 
  • Revisit and expand on your knowledge of chemistry.
  • Continue your intensive English course.

Semester 3

  • Continue patient management in LLO and LLP.
  • Physiology.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Expand on your knowledge of physics.
  • Final course in English.

Semester 4

  • Patient management in ULP and LL disarticulation prosthetics.
  • Psychology and pathology.
  • Statistics that you need in P&O.
  • Research skills.

Semester 5

  • Patient management in SO and ULO.
  • Biomechanics in P&O.
  • Start your own research, in preparation for your final research paper.

Semester 6

  • Patient management in ULP.
  • Finalize your clinical practice reports.
  • Prepare your final research paper.
  • Basics of entrepreneurship.
child in a spinal orthosis seen from behind
Orthotist taking measurements of a child patient at a workshop
A hip disarticulation patient being casted for a prosthesis surrounded by a group of students

Entry Requirements

You need to have:

  • A valid ISPO Associate Prosthetist/Orthotist level certificate (Category II).
  • Minimum 2 years of practical experience (working with patients) after certification.
  • Minimum 12 years of school education (high-school diploma or equivalent).
  • Current employment at a P&O center (hospital, healthcare center, rehabilitation center, etc.) where you predominantly work with patients and on the fabrication of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
  •  A good command of the English language, ideally TOFEL minimum level 500 or equivalent.
  • Basic IT skills: Microsoft Office tools (or equivalent) and online communication and collaboration tools (web search, Skype/Zoom/Teams, and similar). 
  • Stable, constant high speed (broadband) internet access.
  • A valid travel document (passport) for travel to centralized locations for the practical workshops and final ISPO examinations (where applicable).
  • The most important requirement – you must be highly motivated to serve people with disabilities for the benefit of your community.

If you can meet these requirements, and you want to improve your knowledge, skills and professional performance, please contact us for further information!

two students casting a model patient for an upper limb prosthesis
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