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Measurement and casting of a transtibial amputee using plaster of paris and measuring tape; Measurement and casting of trans femoral, trans radial and trans humeral amputees. Preparation of a positive mould using plaster and paris (P.O.P.) powder; Modification of moulds to measurements; covering the mould above with laminates i.e. P.V.A sleeve, stockinette, fibre glass, resin and reagents. Allowing the socket above to cure; cutting out and trimming the socket; assembling of the component parts of prostheses i.e. socket, ankle block and foot; bench alignment of component parts of prostheses and bond; fitting of the patient statically i.e. without moving; carrying out dynamic alignment on the prostheses. Observing patient’s gait and makng corrections where necessary after fitting with prostheses; Finishing the prosthesis by shaping and lamination. Checking that the patient’s prosthesis is as prescribed; making the patient ambulate with the prosthesis; educating the patient on prosthetic care – cleaning, routine appointment and limitations. Orthosis practice – assessment, measuring and casting a patient with lower foot deformities; assessing, measuring and casting a prosthesis for paraplegic, polio aid; preparing a positive mould using plaster of Paris powder; modification of the mould to measurement; measuring and cutting out thermoplastic sheets for quad and PLS, put sheets in oven at appropriate temperature, apply sheets on prothetic mould, allow to cool, then trim; assembling the component parts of orthoses i.e. the plastic mould, laminate side bars, knee pads and straps. Bench alignment of the component parts, check alignment of orthoses of joints, carrying out static fitting of the patient; carry out dynamic alignment and fitting on the patient; observing patients gait and make corrections where necessary; finish the orthoses by riveting; checking that orthotic device is as prescribed. Making the patient ambulate to achieve optimal gait with the orthoses. Counsel the patient on the use and care of the orthotic device – cleaning routine appointment and limitation.

General: Use of engineering measuring instruments such as callipers, gauges, and many others. Introduction to hand tools such as practice in wood planes, saws, sanders and pattern making, sampling and sizing techniques of raw materials. Sheet metal work: Production of sheet metal products-layouts, cutting and shaping, gas welding, soldering, brazing, fastening, assembly. Woodwork: Basic Woodworking principles, and tools-layout methods, cutting and shaping, finishing and evaluation, finished products. Industrial safety, behaviour analysis, safety consciousness, survey of sources of common accident, Accident prevention and control. Machine- shop Works, Lathe-work, instruction on metal working process, shaping, milling, grinding, drilling and metal spinning and many others. Design of simple jigs and fixtures automobile Work: Simple automobile diagnosis and repairs. Electrical workshop practice, convention and application of colours, codes and signs and many others, use of electrical tools, machines, cables, and conductors. 300 Level

Brief history of computing. Description of the basic components of a computer/computing device. Input/Output devices and peripherals. Hardware, software and human ware. Diverse and growing computer/digital applications. Information processing and its roles in society. The Internet, its applications and its impact on the world today. The different areas/programs of the computing discipline. The job specialisations for computing professionals. The future of computing. Lab Work: Practical demonstration of the basic parts of a computer. Illustration of different operating systems of different computing devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart boards and smart phones. Demonstration of commonly used applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and graphics. Illustration of input and output devices including printers, scanners, projectors and smartboards. Practical demonstration of the Internet and its various applications. Illustration of browsers and search engines. How to access online resources.

Automation and Robotics. Robot Classification. Robot Specifications. Direct Kinematics: D-H representation. The Arm equation. Examples Inverse Kinematics: The inverse kinematics problem and its solution. Tool configuration. Examples of various robots. Introduction to Manipulator Dynamics: Lagrange’s Equation, Lagrange-Euler Dynamic Model. Use of Sensors and Vision System in Robotic System. Biosensors, Controllers, Actuators, Powered exoskeleton and many others.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Various techniques used in bending orthotic materials to shape. Tools for bending in orthotic production. Bend various materials to different shapes to produce orthoses. The importance of holes in orthoses. How holes are made on different orthotic materials. Making of holes on relevant orthotic materials.

The concept of transfer of patterns. Description of the indications for arch support. Cut out materials for fabrication of arch support. Fabrication arch support using stainless steel. Fabrication arch support using aluminum. Fabrication arch support using plastics materials. Patterns for producing stirrups. Transfer patterns for producing stirrups. Cut metal into different patterns. Make Rigid ankle stirrups Make flexible ankle stirrups for dorsi flexion and plantar flexion. Relevant materials for making bolts and nuts. Tools for making ankle foot orthoses. Make individual components of ankle foot orthoses. Assembling individual components. Construction of ankle foot orthoses using plastics. Construction ankle foot orthoses using metals. Description the peculiarity of different designs of ankle foot. Identification of tools for making knee ankle foot orthoses. Making of individual components of knee – ankle foot orthoses. Assembling individual components of knee-ankle foot orthoses. Construction knee-ankle foot orthoses using plastics. Construct knee-ankle foot orthoses using metals. Description the process of moulding. Identification of different materials for moulding. Moulding with different materials.

Prosthetic laboratory and its layout; description of the layout of a prosthetic laboratory. Sketch of a prosthetic laboratory layout; functions of each part of the prosthetic laboratory. Various tools used in the fabrication of prostheses. Machinery used in the fabrication of prostheses. Functions of tools and machines used in the fabrication process of prostheses. Tools and machines used in a prosthetic workshop; sketch some of the hand tools used in prosthetics laboratory. Ankle and partial foot prosthesis, functions of an ankle and partial foot prosthesis. Component parts of an ankle and partial foot prosthesis; measurements of ankle and partial foot amputee; casts of ankle and partial foot amputee. Fabricating ankle and partial foot prostheses; identification of faults on an ankle and partial foot. Identifying a transtibial prosthesis; functions of transtibial prosthesis. Component parts of such prosthesis. Measurement of a transtibial amputee; cast of amputee. Fabrication of transtibial prosthesis;faults on prosthesis such as socket or foot breakage.

Knee disarticulation prosthesis; functions of knee disarticulation prosthesis; component parts of a knee disarticulation prosthesis; measurements of a knee disarticulation amputee; cast of a knee disarticulation amputee; fabrication of component of the knee disarticulation prosthesis of the foot, knee & socket using appropriate materials; identification of faults on knee disarticulation prosthesis such as joint breakage; damage to the socket and many others. Identification of a trans-femoral prosthesis; functions of a trans- femoral prosthesis; component parts of a trans- femoral prosthesis; measurements of a trans-femoral amputee; cast of a trans-femoral amputee; fabrication of socket, knee and foot of a trans-femoral prosthesis using appropriate materials; faults on a trans-femoral prosthesis such as socket breakage, joint breakage, damage, foot breakage and many others. Hip disarticulation prosthesis; functions of a hip disarticulation prosthesis; omponent parts of hip disarticulation prosthesis; measurements of a hip disarticulation amputee; cast of a hip disarticulation amputee; fabrication the components of the hip disarticulation prosthesis-socket from resins; faults on hip disarticulation prosthesis such as socket breakage, joint breakage, damage, foot breakage and many others.

Identification of materials commonly used in prosthetics and orthotics e. g. (a) Steel and its alloys (b) Nonferrous metals and their alloys, such as aluminium (c) Plastics, thermoforming, thermosetting, composites (d) Wood (e) Leather (f) Plaster of Paris (g) Adhesives and Elastic. Chemical composition and properties of the materials listed above. Plaster of Paris – Powdery Cao4+ H2o, Steel – hard vest, tough, Wood – breakable, dry season, Aluminium and many others, make able, Leather and many others. soft, hide/skin, Plastic – breakable, hand. State the physical properties of the materials such as (a)Metals and alloys (i) Solid at room temperature, (ii) has high melting point, (iii) sliming when cut, (iv) forms alloys. (v) Strong and tough, (vi) can be hammered into shape, (vii) good conductor of heat and electricity. (b) Non-Metals such as Leather, plaster of paris, plastics, adhesives, (i) Low melting and boiling point, (ii) dull in appearance, (iii) brittle (breakable, (iv) poor conductor of electricity. Effect of acid, gases and salts on metals and alloys, non-metals used for prostheses and orthoses. Describe the effect of corrosion on metals for prostheses and orthoses. Difference in textures, permeability strength and weight in non-metals. Uses of metals and alloys in prosthetics and orthotics devices such as calipers, braces and many others. Uses of plastics in prosthetics and orthotics; such as KAFO, AFO, SPLINTS and many others. Uses of wood in prosthetics such as Artificial limb, SACH foot, Knee piece. Uses of leather in prosthetics and orthotics, such as ring padding, knee pad, cuff suspension, orthopaedic shoes and many others. Identification of the sources of the following materials used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Metals, plastics, wood, leather, plaster of paris (pop), adhesives Identification of the following tools and equipment used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. (a.) Vice to hold materials, b.) Hard saw to cut, c.) Guillotine machine to cut, d.) Sheer machine to cut, e.) Grinding stones/machine, f.) Welding machine, g.) Vacuum machine, h.) Suction machine, i.) Oven, j.) Drill press m/c, k.) Lathe machine, l.) Craftsman carver, m.) Skiving machine. Maintenance of the tools and equipment used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Identification of METALS materials to make calipers and braces. Identification of LEATHER materials to make Orthopaedic shoes, knee pads and many others. and Identification of LEATHER materials to make plaster cast technique. Identification of thermoplaster materials to mould socket and spaces. Identification of wood materials to carve socket in limbs. Identification of foam (pedilene) materials to make extension in devices for cosmetic light finish. Identification of adhesives materials to form wood, leather plastic and many others.