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Orthotist and Prosthetist: Definition
orthotist : braces and splints for people
prosthetists: prosthesis, artificial limbs
Orthotist and Prosthetist: History
traceable back to ancient times
orthotic started with leather, textiles, and metals
physical and spiritual need for functional and cosmetic wholeness to limb loss in battle
mood metal glue and leather up to 20th century
15th to 19th century, franc and switz making artificial limbs that could bend using cables gears and cranks
today, more lightweight and durable with plastic, titanium, silicone
Orthotist and Prosthetist: where and schedule
found in health and personal care stores, private orthotic/prosthetic facilities, major hospitals and non governemnt organizations
40+ hours usually
Orthotist and Prosthetist: job duties
evaluate and interview patietns tod determine needs
take measurements or impressions of part of a patietns body that will be fitted with brace or artificial limb
design and fabricate orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians prescriptions
select materials to be used
instruct on use and care
adjust,r repair, or replace prostthetic and orthotic devices
document care in patients’ records
Orthotist and Prosthetist: clients/patients
orthotists see patietns with existing libms that need additional support
prosthetist see patients with amputated limbs
Orthotist and Prosthetist: equipment
Tplate foot pressure plate: analyze weight distribution in the feet
baseline goniometers: measure joint range of motion
pneumatic squeeze dynamometer: measure hand and finger strength
baseline goniometers: joint range of motion
braces for knees, pelvis, neck, and spine.
prosthetist can usee fabricated metal and alluminum parts
Orthotist and Prosthetist: w PT/PTA
physical therapist can determine when an orthotist is needed to help a patient and can work together to create the brace itself and the treatment that follows
Orthotist and Prosthetist: OTHER professionals
dietitians and nutritionists can help getting the required mac/micro nutrients ended for recovery and prevention
psychiatrists play arole in mental health of the patient
Orthotist and Prosthetist: level of education
CAAHEP : commission on accreditation of allied health education programs
NCOPE: national commission on orthotic and prosthetic
12 month residency ??? aaaaaaaa too fast
Orthotist and Prosthetist: program at CSN?
no program at csn, or in the state of nevada
Orthotist and Prosthetist: licensure requirements
bachelors in related field
complete masters accredited by CAAEP
complete clinical residency
pass exam American board for certification of
Orthotist and Prosthetist: continuing education requirements
two years + 30 hrs
Orthotist and Prosthetist: representative organization
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
established 1917
NAAOP national association for the advancement of orthotics and prosthetics
established 1987
collective voice and high quality patient standards
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: definition
licensed communication experts that identify, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, hearing, and feeding/swallowing difficulties
no difference between speech and language pathologist adn speech therapist
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: history
18th century - creation of dictionaries, Samuel Potter’s book “speech and its defects”
1925 - ASHA (American speech and language hearing association)
1940s-1950s: Effects of WW2, aphasia affected soldiers
1960s-1980s: distinction between speech disorder and language disorder, involvement of technology
1990-Present: further studies in communication disorders. work in more settings. growing more, expected to grow by 29% within next three years
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: where and schedule
Found in
-education
early intervention
healthcare
hopsitals
residential care
nonresidental care
private care
corporate
government agencies
public health departments
uniformed services
Interview: Karina Magdangal
typical work week 40~ hours a week, 4-5 times a week
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: job duties
Karina Magdangal
assessment is initial evaluation or re
progress summaries either 3 or 6 months depending on insurance
discharge when needed
30 minute sessions for speech
implement language on the swing if they want to play, let them move if they get wiggly before coming back to work
basic sign language for nonverbal kids
duties incldue evaluations, reevaluations, assessments, progress/discharge summary
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: clients/patients
works with children with autism, developmental delays, issues with swallowing and eating
might work with adults with neurological events such as stroke, cancer, trauma etc
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: equipment
Sensi: vibratory oral motor tool used for stimulationand massage as well as exercises of the tongue, palate,and jaw (speech and feeding therapy)
Bite Blocks: different sized blocks to aid with jaw stability and strength
Chewy tubes: utilized to teach proper chewing, biting, and normalization of oral habits
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: w PT/PTA
SLP and PT improve ADLS together
common to see them workign together
both work to better a patient’s every day activities
plan treatment/plan of care together with PTs in pedatric setting
Utilize PT equipment in SL sessions
can use pt equipment to let children move around
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: other professionals
referrals and self-referrals: it’s an autonomous profession: independent or inter-professional framework
collaborate with: audiologists, physicians, nurses, educators, dieticians, etc
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: education
bachelors degree in medical field
earn master of sicence in speech-language pathology
pass praxis exam
obtain licensure and certification in state
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: at CSN?
no SLP program
does offer communication programs and majors that can lead to career in speech therapies
also deaf studies
Speech and Language Pathology / Speech therapist: Licensure requirements
apply for a provisional license
complete a practical and postgraduate clinical fellowship (minimum of 36 weeks to 1260 hours)
pass the praxis exam (usually taken in last semester of graduate program)
secure certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology