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| Term |
Orientation (On-Site) |
Begins Online |
Clinical Portion (On-Site)
Please note:
now 10 weeks! |
Application Deadline |
| Fall 08 |
July 22-25, 2008 |
August 4, 2008 |
January 19 - March 27, 2009 |
April 1, 2008 |
| Winter 08-09 |
October 21-24, 2008 |
November 3, 2008 |
April 20 - June 27, 2009 |
June 1, 2008 |
| Spring 09 |
January 6-9, 2009 |
February 1, 2009 |
July 20 - September 25, 2009 |
October 1, 2008 |
| Fall 09 |
July 7-10, 2009 |
August 3, 2009 |
January 18 - March 26, 2010 |
April 1, 2009 |
Students attending the Blended Learning Program are required to have:
- a PC laptop (optimal) or desktop running Windows (preferably XP if you still have or can get it)*
- Internet Explorer v. 6.0 or greater
- Windows Media Player v. 9.0 or greater
- a high-speed internet connection providing an upstream speed of 384 kbps or greater
- Microsoft Office, including at least Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free from Adobe)
- proficiency with above software, as well as navigating the Internet, using e-mail, instant messaging, discussion boards (threaded discussions) and chat tools
*Students using a Mac computer should be aware that Northwestern University primarily uses PCs. If you need to use a Mac for this program, you will need to purchase and install Parallels for Mac, and put a Windows operating system on the second boot option. Please see an Apple/Mac support person for details.
Students with laptops are asked to bring them to orientation so that we can assist with the configuration of videoconferencing software on your computer.
All applications materials, including reference letters and transcripts, should be sent together as one complete packet. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Send in a sealed envelope an official university/college transcript from each school attended
- Prerequisite courses:
- - biology
- - chemistry
- - physics
- - psychology
- - algebra or higher math
- - human anatomy
- - human physiology
Three semester hours or their equivalent are recommended for each course. If a combined human anatomy and physiology class is taken, six semester hours is recommended. It is further recommended that a gross human anatomy course with a dissection lab be taken, if available. A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite courses. For more information on the required prerequisite courses, please see our recommended course descriptions.
- Recommended courses:
- - kinesiology
- - biomechanics
- - material science
- - public speaking
- - business
Recommended experience: Applications are looked upon more favorably when actual prosthetic and or orthotic experience has been attained. We suggest that applicants gain as much experience as they can prior to attending the program. Experience is recommended however there is no minimum time requirement to apply. Students can find a list of ABC certified practitioners and accredited laboratories at the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics website at www.abcop.org. It is recommended that students develop and continue an affiliation with a laboratory near them to enhance their educational experience throughout the program.
Two Letters of Recommendation are required from clinical professionals such as a certified O & P practitioner, physician, or allied health professional such as a physical therapist or occupational therapist. Forms are downloadable below.
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Write an essay describing why you wish to enter the program and profession of O & P.
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