Department Head: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Ismail Jawad
About the Department
The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technologies is a biomedical technical specialization, aiming to prepare qualified staff capable of designing, manufacturing, and fitting prosthetic limbs and orthopedic supports to restore patients’ functional abilities, improve their quality of life, and integrate them into society through the combination of manual skills, scientific knowledge, and modern technical materials.
The department was established in the academic year 2023–2024 for both morning and evening studies.
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The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technologies seeks to achieve local and regional leadership in the field of prosthetics and orthotics, excel in education and scientific research, meet societal needs, and adopt the latest scientific and technological developments in this field to enhance the quality of education.
Prepare specialized, highly competent staff in designing and manufacturing prosthetic limbs and orthotics using the latest technologies, and provide innovative rehabilitation services that promote independence and a dignified life for people with disabilities.
The department aims to graduate technically qualified staff capable of producing prosthetic limbs and medical orthotics.
- Measure patient limbs
- Cast and shape molds
- Manufacture and modify prosthetics and orthotics
- Maintain workshop equipment
- Train patients to use prosthetic limbs
