Basic Medical Science Courses

SIAN 110 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 110 Physiology

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

SIPO 110 Basic Biomechanics

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

SIPO 213 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 211 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 211 Psychology Practice for Persons with Physical Disabilities

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

SIRM 211 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 Prosthetic and Orthotic Courses

SIPO 104 Ethics for Health Professionals

Principle and philosophical concepts in ethics, morals of prosthetic and orthotic profession; basic knowledge of laws relevant to prosthetic and orthotic profession; patient’s right, patient autonomy; professional-patient relationship; principle of giving information and counseling for the patient; holistic demeanour to the patient; moral behaviour in counseling and communication; analysis of ethical dilemmas

SIPO 124 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 226 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 227 Clinical Gait Analysis

Gait terminology, normal gait, pathologic gaits; gait deviations; gait analysis principles in clinical setting

SIPO 327 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; doing a project; presenting a project; writing a final project report

Prosthetic and Orthotic Courses

SIPO 231 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 232 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 233 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 234 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 245 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 246 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 334 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 335 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 336 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 337 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 347 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 348 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 349 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 351 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 352 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 427 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 448 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 451 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 452 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 453 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

Students may select to enroll in any undergraduate course offered at Mahidol University or other institutions, subject to approval by the Program Committee and in compliance with Mahidol University’s regulations.