ORTH 070 - Orthopedic Technician Practicum

    Recent Professors
    fperreault@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022
    Class Size
    25–50 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    ORTH 060
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ORTH 070
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course will provide the student with entry level abilities to function as an Orthopedic Technician. Students will participate in clinical and hospital rotations consisting of instruction in back office skills to include casting, splinting, application of soft goods, wound care management, client communication and sterile technique. Operating room etiquette, gowning, gloving, sterile back table set up for category 3 major procedures.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–7:30pm