Basic Medical Science Courses

SIAN221 Anatomy

Gross anatomy of human body regarding structure, function and relationships between various structures of head, face and neck, upper extremity and brachial plexus, and the thoracic and abdominal wall including surface anatomy and practice of cadaver dissection

SIPS 251 Physiology

Normal functions and mechanism of body systems such as musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, digestive, metabolism and body temperature regulatory systems

SIPO 111 Basic Biomechanics

Basic mathematics; linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics and mechanical load on the human body

SIPO 214 Applied Biomechanics

Application of kinetics and kinematic on human movement, posture and balance, biomechanics of bone, skeletal muscle, biomechanics of lower limb, upper limb and spine, biomechanical application of lower limb, upper limb and spinal in prosthetic and orthotic devices, ergonomics

SIPA 212 Pathology

Causes, mechanisms and basic pathologic changes of cell and tissue of human body suffering from diseases; pathology of organ systems that are important and/ or commonly found; principle of laboratory investigation; clinical microscopic, clinical chemistry, serology, hematology, molecular clinical pathology

SIPC 212 Psychology Practice for Persons with Physical Disabilities

Basic psychology; clinical psychology; psychological reaction to loss; persons with physical disabilities approach and communication

SIRM 212 Rehabilitation Medicine

Gross rehabilitation medicine and teamwork; goals and principles of rehabilitation; rehabilitation; assessment; quality of life; activities of daily living; introduction to physical therapy, occupational therapy; manual muscle testing, range of motion; rehabilitation of common disease/disorders

Basic Prosthetics and Orthotics Courses

SIPO 163 Introduction to Prosthetics and Orthotics

Principle of prosthetics and orthotics education; terminologies and definition in prosthetics and orthotics; role of prosthetist and orthotist; development in prosthetics and orthotics and education in Thailand; national and international prosthetic and orthotic services

SIPO 265 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technical and Safety Skills

Basic knowledge and practical skills related to prosthetics and orthotics; awareness of health and safety; basic skills through the safe use of hand tools, portable power tools, machines, and personal protective equipment (PPE); properties of common materials used in prosthetics and orthotics, material sciences; practice activities involve materials and prosthetic and orthotic technical skills

SIPO 266 Clinical Gait Analysis

Basic knowledge and practical skills related to prosthetics and orthotics; awareness of health and safety; basic skills through the safe use of hand tools, portable power tools, machines, and personal protective equipment (PPE); properties of common materials used in prosthetics and orthotics, material sciences; practice activities involve materials and prosthetic and orthotic technical skills

SIPO 365 Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Introduction to research methodology; research problems; literature review; research design; statistics in research; research example in prosthetics and orthotics; research proposal and final report structure; research presentation; ethics in research; writing a project proposal; collecting data; analyzing data; presenting a project; writing a final project report

SIPO 365 Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Introduction to research methodology; research problems; literature review; research design; statistics in research; research example in prosthetics and orthotics; research proposal and final report structure; research presentation; ethics in research; writing a project proposal; collecting data; analyzing data; presenting a project; writing a final project report

Prosthetics and Orthotics Courses

SIPO 271 Pedorthic Science

A review of anatomy, biomechanics, pathology and deformity of foot; variation of material used in pedorthics; patient assessment for prescription principle; pedorthic management including using prefabricated devices, designing, manufacturing, fitting and offloading of custom-made orthotic appliances construction principle of medical grade footwear; footwear modification; clinical consideration; existing pedorthic appliances and theirs impact on human posture and gait

SIPO 272 Pedorthic Practice

Clinical practice and technical aspects on pedorthic appliances; patient assessment; biomechanical assessments and gait analysis; treatment planning; casting and foaming technique; positive cast modification methods; manufacturing of custom-made foot orthotic; modification of pre-fabricated footwear; fitting and adjustment; existing outcome and impact of pedorthic modalities

SIPO 278 Ankle Foot Orthotic Science

Biomechanics of lower leg; pathology of lower leg; physical assessment and gait analysis; biomechanics of ankle foot orthosis; variation of materials; prescription principle of ankle foot orthosis; principle of lower limb orthosis; variation of an ankle foot orthosis prescription principle of ankle foot orthosis; outcome measurement and method

SIPO 279 Ankle Foot Orthotic Practice

Clinical practice and technical aspect of ankle foot orthosis;assessment and gait analysis; casting technique for ankle foot orthosis; fabrication and joint setting techniques; fitting technique for ankle foot orthosis; the ankle foot orthosis trial for walking; outcome analysis and clinical problem solving

SIPO 283 Ankle Disarticulation and Transtibial Prosthetic Science

Principles of rehabilitation and prosthetic management of ankle disarticulation and transtibial amputation; functional deficits and psychosocial impact; pre-and post-operative care; biomechanical principles; structures and components of prosthesis and clinical reasoning; manufacturing process; physical assessment; casting; modification; bench alignment setting, fitting and gait analysis, cosmetic finishing; gait training; patients education

SIPO 284 Ankle Disarticulation and Transtibial Prosthetic Practice

Clinical and technical aspects of ankle disarticulation and transtibial amputation prosthetic management; systematic approach to patient assessment, application of biomechanics to prosthetic component selection; prosthetic manufacturing process; casting; modification; bench alignment setting, fitting and gait analysis, cosmetic finishing; gait training; patients education; problem solving and clinical reasoning

SIPO 371 Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics

A lower limb assessment and deformities of hip, knee, ankle; clinical evaluation for orthotic prescription, orthotic adjustment, treatment plan; principles of knee ankle foot orthotic treatment; material and component selection; biomechanical approach; knee ankle foot orthotic fabrication, fitting, outcome measurement, clinical problem solving; complication of knee ankle foot orthotic fitting, A clinical practice of lower limb assessment; deformities of knee, ankle; evaluation for orthotic prescription, orthotic adjustment, treatment plan

SIPO 372 Upper Limb Orthotics

A review of anatomy, biomechanics, pathologies related to upper limb; upper limb orthotic prescription principles and interventions; variation of upper limb orthoses; materials used in upper limb orthoses; patient assessment, measurement and casting, plaster modification, fabrication, fitting of upper limb orthoses; outcome measurement and clinical problem solving

SIPO 378 Cranial and Spinal Orthotic Science

A review of anatomy, biomechanics, pathologies related to cranial and spine; multidisciplinary team approach to cranial and spinal problems; exercise for spinal problems; prescription consideration; cranial remolding orthotic principle; variation of cranial remolding orthosis; spinal orthotic principle, variation of spinal orthoses; orthotic management for patient with scoliosis; x-ray examination; biomechanical principle of orthotic design; patient communication and assessment; measurement and casting, plaster modification, fitting and modifying the cranial orthoses and spinal orthoses, outcome analysis and clinical problem solving

SIPO 379 Cranial and Spinal Orthotic Practice

Clinical demonstration and practice of cranial remodeling and spinal orthotic management for patient with cranial and spinal disorders; patient assessment; prescription and orthotic design for scoliosis patient including material selection, casting, plaster modification, fabrication, fitting, problem solving and outcome evaluation; cranial remodeling orthotic and spinal orthotic adjustment; patient education; caregiver and family education in the use and care of orthotic devices; patient communication

SIPO 385 Knee Disarticulation and Transfemoral Prosthetic Science

Physical and functional deficits related to the knee disarticulation and transfemoral amputate; pre- and post-operative prosthetic care; basic principle and biomechanical concept of the knee disarticulation and transfemoral prosthesis; composition of prosthesis, variation of design, materials and components; prosthetic prescription considerations; patient assessment; principles of manufacturing, alignment setting, fitting and adjustment, finishing of knee disarticulation and transfemoral prostheses; prosthetic gait analysis; knee disarticulation and transfemoral prosthetic gait training; patient education; outcome measurement for patients with knee disarticulation and transfemoral prosthesis

SIPO 386 Knee Disarticulation and Transfemoral Prosthetic Practice

Clinical and technical aspects on knee disarticulation and transfemoral amputees; an assessment and prescription based on the biomechanics principle; prosthetic socket design, components and materials selection; casting, rectification, fabrication and alignment, fitting, finishing; prosthetic problem analysis, solution

SIPO 387 Upper Limb Prosthetics

Physical, mental and functional deficits related to the upper limb amputee; congenital upper limb deficiency; pre- and post-operative prosthetic care; basic principle and biomechanical concept of the upper limb prosthesis; clinical and technical aspects on upper limb amputees; composition of prosthesis, variation of design, materials and components; prosthetic prescription consideration; patient assessment; principles of manufacturing, alignment setting, fitting and adjustment, finishing of the upper limb prosthesis; patient education; outcome measurement for patients with upper limb prosthesis

SIPO 397 Fundamental of Clinical Reasoning

Clinical reasoning principles and impact on clinical practice; clinical reasoning process; critical thinking and clinical decision-making strategies; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; evidence-based practice; patient and interprofessional communication; practice of case-based clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving

SIPO 398 Clinical Practice 1

A preparation to the clinical experience; an observation of prosthetic and orthotic services, patient approach under supervision and guidance; professional competence, health and safety, attitudes and ethical behavior, communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork; an application of knowledge and prosthetic and orthotic technical skills to the prepared case under closed supervision; reviewing medical reports; performing and interpreting clinical assessments; treatment planning; implementation the treatment plan, manufacturing and fitting of the prosthetic and orthotic devices; reviewing and evaluating the result of the prosthetic and orthotic devices

SIPO 461 Wheelchair and Seating for Persons with Physical Disabilities

An introduction to the mobility, sitting posture, transfering, pressure sores, and the wheelchair service steps, cushion, and custom modified seating for the users; referral, assessment, measurement, casting, prescription, ordering, preparation or fabrication, fitting, user training, maintenance, repairs, and follow up

SIPO 485 Partial Foot and Hip Disarticulation Prosthetics

Physical and functional deficits related to the partial foot and hip disarticulation amputate; basic principle and biomechanical concept of the partial foot and hip disarticulation prosthesis; composition of prosthesis, variation of design, materials and components; prosthetic prescription considerations; patient assessment; principles of manufacturing, alignment setting, fitting and adjustment of partial foot and hip disarticulation prostheses; prosthetic gait analysis; partial foot and hip disarticulation prosthetic gait training; patient education; outcome measurement for patients with partial foot and hip disarticulation prosthesis; cosmetic finishing for partial foot prosthesis

SIPO 497 Clinical Practice 2

A continuous preparation to the clinical experience; an observation of prosthetic and orthotic services, patient approach under lower level of supervision and guidance; professional competence, health and safety, attitudes and ethical behavior, communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork; an application of knowledge and prosthetic and orthotic technical skills to the complexed cases under supervised environment; reviewing medical reports; performing and interpreting clinical assessments; treatment planning; emphasizing evidence-based practice; implementation the plan, manufacturing and fitting of the prosthetic and orthotic devices; reviewing and evaluating the final devices; case discussion as a member of health care team

SIPO 498 Clinical Experience 1

An application of knowledge and skills into real practice; a clinical practice of the prosthetic and orthotic services to the real patient independently under a close supervision of clinical instructor at the internal collaboration training placement; A process of patient check-in until device delivery and follow up in the clinical service; the reimbursement of prosthetic and orthotic device; patient’s right and payment; workplace professionalism and independent work; communication and interpersonal skills, planning and time management; knowledge exchange from case study discussion; a written clinical report and a case presentation; a reflection of self-experience

SIPO 499 Clinical Experience 2

An application of knowledge and skills into real practice; a clinical practice of the prosthetic and orthotic services to the complexed case independently under a consult of clinical instructor at the internal or external collaboration training placement; A process of patient check-in until device delivery and follow up in the clinical service; the reimbursement of prosthetic and orthotic device; patient’s right and payment; professionalism and ethics consideration as a healthcare profession; communication and interpersonal skills, planning and time management; knowledge exchange from case study discussion; a written clinical report and a case presentation; a reflection of self-experience

Basic Prosthetics and Orthotics Courses

SIPO 476 Custom-Made Footwears

Anatomy and the structure of custom-made footwears; selection of materials, tools, and equipment specific to custom made footwears; variation of medical footwears; tracing, sewing, and manufacturing custom-made footwears; shoe fitting technique; shoe modification

SIPO 477 Orthotics for Charcot Foot

Anatomy and pathology relate to Charcot foot deformity; biomechanics relate to orthotic management for Charcot foot deformity; treatment options; materials and component of orthotic for Charcot foot deformity; patient assessment, treatment plan, orthotic design, fabrication and fitting; fitting evaluation and adjustment

SIPO 463 Clinical Research Instrumentation in Prosthetics and Orthotics

An introduction to clinical research instrumentation in prosthetics and orthotics; the outcome measurement in prosthetics and orthotics; motion measurement; load and pressure measurement; 3D motion analysis; metabolism and energy expenditure measurement; mechanical property testing; data analysis and interpretation

SIPO 464 Research Experience in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Formulating a research plan, data collection, assessment of data quality, data analysis, data interpretation, writing a report, and research presentation; executing the responsibilities of research in a professional and ethical manner

SIPO 465 Prosthetics and Orthotics in Community

Concepts of prosthetist and orthotist in community, schools and special centers for education; an ecological perspective in the schools and communities; applying evidence- based evaluations and services to school and community for occupational therapists; project writing, working in communities and creating community networking; manage projects to achieve the goals to promote the quality of life of the people in the community

Students have the option to pursue any course available at the undergraduate level, specifically international programs at Mahidol University or other educational institutions. Subject to the permission of the SSPO’s Undergraduate Education Committee and in compliance with the regulations of Mahidol University.