Newington certificate program in orthotics and prosthetics

He also is a specialist in lower extremity orthotics for children and adults with neuromuscular disabilities and injuries. The success with Rosie's prosthesis inspired Peter to begin his work with animals and create the company, Petsthetics, LLC. Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram. Our graduates are prepared to meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic challenges of our changing healthcare system. For more information about the fields of prosthetics and orthotics, visit the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

The MSPO curriculum provides students with strong foundational coursework in biomechanics, neuroscience, and kinesiology. A sequence of scientific inquiry courses provides students with the opportunity to engage in evidence-based practice as key members of the health care community. The curriculum is presented in the context of a collaborative university environment that includes the health professions, especially physical therapy, engineering, and technology.

Elective courses in pediatrics and education are available as a support for future professional concentrations.

Upon graduation from the academic program, each student will be eligible to complete a residency program in prosthetics and orthotics. These residency programs are located in hospitals, research centers, private patient care facilities, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. The MSPO is a 60 credit, two-year, full-time program. A sample of courses is listed below. For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.

Post-baccalaureate students may apply to the MSPO program. An overall GPA of 3. Students must have earned at least a "C" or 2. While GRE test scores are not required, they may be submitted to strengthen the application.

The Admission Committee will consider all application materials. Candidates will be accepted on a competitive basis. The priority filing date for receipt of all application materials is December 1.

The admissions committee will conduct a fair and thorough process for all applicants. Applicants submitting their completed application prior to December 1 will receive preferred notification. The application window allows us the opportunity to provide our accepted students sufficient time to make preparations to attend. All prerequisite courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to the start of the program.

See a list of the MSPO prerequisite courses below. On the less active side, Tom spends time in NYC going to shows, visiting art museums, and attending concerts folk, rock, jazz, and classical.

Visits to good restaurants are always on the itinerary. Closer to home, Tom likes to cook, garden and takes dance lessons swing, salsa, ballroom! His hands on approach and ability to communicate with patients on a wide range of issues make him a valuable addition to the BioMetrics team. Shelley was born and raised in a little town just outside of Pittsburgh Pa, known as Leechburg. She was often found hanging out up in a tree building something, or in the house playing with her erector set.

She attended the Newington Certificate Program, in conjunction with the University of Connecticut School of Allied Health, graduating from the Orthotics program in and Prosthetics in Shelley has been in the field for over 15 years.

Her scope of practice includes all levels of orthotic management, specializing in pediatric services. Shelley is dedicated to working closely with your doctor in providing you with the most appropriate device, and she will work hard to make your experience a pleasant one.

Shelley lives along the CT shore and when she is not working she enjoys the sights and sounds of our beautiful coastline.