Program Objectives

Program Objectives

As the Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, our aim is to graduate students as Orthotists and Prosthetists who keep up with technological developments and contemporary orthotic and prosthetic practices, continuously expand their knowledge, develop innovative and original designs in the field, and embrace a scientific approach.

Graduates of our program:

• Are trained as competent professionals who apply basic sciences to design and fit patient-specific orthoses and prostheses, utilize new materials and technologies, and play an active role in their development.
• Perform professional assessments and clinical practices related to orthotics and prosthetics in accordance with ethical principles, supported by adequate theoretical knowledge, technical equipment, and practical training opportunities.
• Contribute to health promotion, quality of life improvement, public awareness, education, research, and legal processes in the field of orthotics and prosthetics, while working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Pursue continuous personal, professional, and academic learning and career development with a lifelong commitment to quality.