Target level of study
Master's degree
ECTS
0 credits
Training structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Teachers in charge:
Prof. Agnès MULLER
Email: agnes.muller @ umontpellier.fr
Dr. Cécile Hilaire
Email: cecile.hilaire @ umontpellier.fr
Dr. Valérie LAURENT
Email: valerie.laurent2 @ umontpellier.fr
Objectives
Objectives (educational, scientific, professional):
Additional training in orthopedics for the provision of small orthotic devices (decree of February 23, 2007).
Know-how and skills
Skills acquired at the end of the training:
At the end of the course, students will:
- Is familiar with the specifications relating to standard and custom-made orthotics and external breast prostheses that can be dispensed in pharmacies (see Title II, Chapters 1 and 4 of the LPP).
- Knows the regulations relating to the premises and equipment required for orthopedics, pricing, and the renewal of orthotics.
- Knows the practical methods for measuring, making, fitting, adjusting, and applying medical and surgical belts, compression orthoses, clothing for severe burn victims, hernia trusses, limb orthoses, foot orthoses, therapeutic shoes, and external breast prostheses.
- Can effectively advise patients on the orthotic device best suited to their condition.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
April 17, 2026 (date subject to change)
- Written theory test: 1 hour 30 minutes, weighted 1
- Orthotic assessments: 30 minutes, coefficient 1
- Continuous assessment in practical work: weighting 1
Any grade below 5/20 is eliminatory.
Successful candidates have obtained an average score of 10/20 or higher in all three tests, with no failing grades.
Two exam sessions
Candidates who have been deferred in thefirst session retain the benefit of marks obtained equal to or greater than 10/20 for thesecond session.
Program
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Duration of training: 116 hours
Three weeks from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Training dates: February 16–20 / March 9–13 / April 13–17, 2026
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Training location: Faculty of Pharmacy
15 Charles Flahault Avenue
34093 Montpellier
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Capacity: 40 participants maximum
Program
Theoretical instruction: 60 hours
Medical
- Osteoarticular system: Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, Pathologies of the spine, girdles, and limbs, Inflammatory pathologies
- Abdominal wall: Anatomy-Physiology, Hernias, Post-surgical compression
- Circulatory system: Anatomy and physiology, Venous insufficiency, Lymphedema
- Postoperative care for breast cancer
Technological
- Raw materials used in the manufacture of orthotics
- Hernia trusses
- Medical and surgical belts, corsets
- Neck braces
- Elastic orthoses, standard and custom compression garments, compression stockings
- Orthopedic insoles
- Standard and custom-made hand and upper limb prostheses
- Standard and custom foot and lower limb orthotics
- External breast prostheses
Regulatory
- Classification of orthoses
- Installation and support conditions
Practical and supervised teaching: 56 hours
- Study of the nomenclature (LPPR) and pricing
- Measurements, podiatric assessment, impressions, casts
- Production of custom orthotics: stockings, sleeves, belts, corsets, insoles, thermoforming techniques, 3D printing
- Fittings and alterations
- Recognition of different materials and standard and custom orthoses
Speakers
Academics, Physicians, Orthopedists, Orthotists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Orthotic Manufacturers
Admission
Admission requirements
Applications:
Send CV + Cover letter
Applications must be submitted by November 27, 2025, to pharma-du- @ umontpellier.fr
Target audience
Recruitment pool:
- Licensed pharmacists,
- Pharmacy graduate students (6th year completed),
- Holders of foreign degrees recognized as equivalent by the University after consultation with the relevant committee.
Capacity
Maximum of 40 participants