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Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technologies
Head of Department’s Message
Department Establishment
Department Mission
Department Objectives
Department Vision
Academic Programs in the Department
Graduate Qualifications
Head of Department’s Message
Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) Techniques Department at a Glance
The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Techniques stands out as a uniquely specialized department among all public and private universities in Iraq. It is recognized as a purely medical department, belonging to the medical sciences group in terms of its curriculum, specialization, graduate preparation, job description, and work placement.
As one of the departments of the Al-Musayyib Technical College, affiliated with Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, the department is located within the Al-Musayyib Grand Project campus.
We warmly welcome our esteemed students and wish them great success in their academic and professional journey.
Head of Department
Department Establishment
The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Techniques was established in line with the strategic vision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to expand applied medical education and meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in rehabilitation and assistive technologies.
Currently, the department admits students from the Scientific Branch of secondary education, as well as graduates of medical technical institutes with relevant specializations.
A key advantage of this program is that its graduates are eligible for central employment within the Iraqi Ministry of Health.
The first cohort of students was admitted in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Department Mission
To provide high-quality academic and practical education in the field of prosthetics and orthotics, enabling students to acquire advanced technical and clinical skills for designing, fabricating, and fitting medical prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices.
The department aims to prepare graduates who contribute effectively to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities through rehabilitation and assistive care grounded in ethical, scientific, and humanitarian principles.
Department Objectives
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Prepare competent prosthetics and orthotics technicians capable of designing and fabricating high-quality artificial limbs (Prosthetic Limbs) and medical orthoses (Medical Orthoses).
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Train students to apply modern medical technologies and materials in rehabilitation services.
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Strengthen cooperation with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to ensure hands-on clinical training.
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Promote research and innovation in the fields of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive medical technologies.
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Support community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities and enhance national health outcomes.
Department Vision
The department seeks to be a leading national academic center in prosthetics and orthotics education, contributing to the advancement of rehabilitation sciences and the integration of modern technologies in patient care.
It aims to prepare specialized professionals capable of improving the independence, mobility, and quality of life of persons with disabilities, aligning with global standards in assistive and rehabilitative healthcare.
Academic Programs in the Department
The academic program spans four consecutive years under a semester-based system (course system).
Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to design and manufacture prosthetic limbs and medical orthoses for both upper and lower limbs, assisting persons with disabilities (PWDs) who have lost limbs or suffer from motor impairments due to illness or functional disorders—helping them regain near-normal mobility and independence.
An evening study program has also been introduced in the department, with a minimum admission grade of 75%.
Graduate Qualifications
