Target level of study
BAC +6
ECTS
0 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Teachers in charge :
Prof. Agnès MULLER
E-mail: agnes.muller @ umontpellier.fr @
Dr Cécile HILAIRE
E-mail: cecile.hilaire @ umontpellier.fr @
Dr Valérie LAURENT
E-mail: valerie.laurent2 @ umontpellier.fr @
Objectives
Objectives (educational, scientific, professional) :
Additional training in orthopedics for the delivery of small orthotic devices (order of 23.02.2007).
Know-how and skills
Skills acquired at the end of the course :
At the end of the course, the student :
- Knows the specifications for standard and made-to-measure orthoses and external breast prostheses that can be dispensed in the pharmacy (see Title II, chapters 1 and 4 of the LPP).
- Knows the regulations governing orthopedic premises and equipment, pricing and orthotic renewals.
- Knows how to measure, make, fit, correct and apply medical-surgical belts, compression orthoses, garments for burn victims, trusses, limb orthoses, foot orthoses, therapeutic shoes, external breast prostheses.
- Can advise patients on the orthosis best suited to their condition.
Organization
Knowledge control
April 11, 2025 (date subject to change)
- Theoretical written test: 1 hour 30 minutes, coefficient 1
- Orthotic recognition : 30 minutes, coefficient 1
- Continuous practical tests: coefficient 1
Any mark below 5/20 is eliminatory
Candidates admitted have obtained an average mark of at least 10/20 in all 3 tests, with no eliminatory marks.
Two exam sessions
Candidates who fail at the 1st session retain for the 2nd session the benefit of marks obtained equal to or higher than 10/20.
Program
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Course duration : 116 Hours
Three weeks 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Training dates: February 10 - 14 / March 10 - 14 / April 7 - 11, 2025
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Course location : Faculty of Pharmacy
15, avenue Charles Flahault
34093 Montpellier
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Capacity: 40 participants maximum
Program
Theoretical training: 60 hours
Medical
- Osteoarticular system: Anatomy-Physiology of the musculoskeletal system, Pathologies of the spine, girdle and limbs, Inflammatory pathologies
- Abdominal wall: Anatomy-Physiology, Hernias, Stomies, Bariatric surgery
- Circulatory system: Anatomy-Physiology, Venous insufficiency, Lymphedema
Technological
- Orthotic raw materials
- Hernia bandages
- Medical-surgical belts, corsets
- Cervical collars
- Elastic orthotics, standard and made-to-measure compression garments, compression garments
- Orthopedic insoles
- Standard and custom hand and upper limb devices
- Standard and customized foot and lower limb devices
- External breast prostheses
Regulatory
- Orthotic classification
- Installation and support conditions
Practical and directed instruction: 56 hours
- Study of the nomenclature (LPPR) and pricing systems
- Measurements, podiatric assessment, impressions, molds
- Custom orthotics: stockings, sleeves, belts, corsets, insoles, thermoforming techniques, 3D printing
- Fittings and alterations
- Recognition of different materials and standard and custom orthotics
Speakers
Academics, Doctors, Orthopaedists, Orthotists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Orthotic manufacturers
Admission
Access conditions
Applications :
Send CV + Cover letter
Applications must be sent by November 30, 2024 to pharma-du @ umontpellier.fr @
Target audience
Recruitment area :
- Graduate pharmacists,
- 3rd cycle pharmacy students (6th year validated),
- Holders of foreign diplomas recognized as equivalent by the University after consultation with the appropriate committee.
Capacity
40 participants maximum