CLASS TIME CAMPUS

ESTIMATED
COMPLETIONTIME
DAY
ROCKWELL:
CAMPUS CTR
12-23 MONTHS
SALARY RANGE: $11.00-$14.50 PER HOUR
TOENROLL: FRANCISTUTTLE.EDU/OP
COLLEGE CREDIT: 43 CREDITHOURS (OCCC)
CERTIFICATIONEXAMS AVAILABLE: AMERICANBOARD
CERTIFIEDTECHNICIANINORTHOTICS ANDCERTIFIED
TECHNICIANINPROSTHETICS
ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN
Orthotic & Prosthetic (O&P) technicians assist the
disabled by fabricating the orthopedic braces (orthoses)
and articial limbs (prostheses) necessary for their
rehabilitation. O&P technicians are trained and skilled
to provide comprehensive O&P technical support
services and possess the knowledge to interact with
clinical prosthetists and orthotists. Providing orthotic
and prosthetic care involves the application of clinical
and technical processes to meet patient rehabilitation
objectives.
Students will acquire knowledge in polymer processes,
strength of materials, and applied biomechanical principles
to develop and totally customize an orthosis or prosthesis.
Providing O&P care involves the application of clinical
and technical processes to meet patient rehabilitation
objectives. A student may choose to enroll in the Orthotic
technician and/or Prosthetic technician career major. The
Pedorthics career major is another option.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Private orthotic and prosthetic facilities, O&P rehabilitation facilities, Orthotic and prosthetic labs in Veteran Administration
(VA) hospitals, O&P facilities within acute hospitals, O&P central fabrication facilities, pedorthics.
OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
You will work indoors in an orthotics/prosthetics lab which may be located at a private facility or a hospital setting;
Technicians are occasionally required to lift items up to 50 pounds briey, and moderate upper body and grip strength are
required during fabrication of certain devices; Some contact with hazardous materials is expected, and precautions against
inhaling the dust during grinding operations are required; Prolonged standing and working as necessary to accomplish tasks;
Multi-tasking skills are highly desirable.
KEY TO SUCCESS IN THIS CAREER
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and to establish rapport with colleagues; Ability to work in a fast paced
environment; Ability to do detailed work with their hands and eyes; Good math and reading skills; Basic computer skills;
Ability to work independently and as a team member; Ability to multi-task; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong organizational
skills; Time management skills; Willingness to adapt to new technologies and methods for performing work.
CLASS TIMES
Full-time students: Students attend from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, seven and one-half (7.5) hours per
day for theory and laboratory classes. Clinical hours vary according to the site, but are usually eight (8) hours per day from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Part-time students: Students may enroll for three and three quarters (3.75) hours per day, Monday through Thursday. Clinical
rotations may be eight (8) hours per day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Upon completion of each discipline, students will receive
a certicate of completion. The academic requirements
for Certicates of Mastery for Orthotic Technician and
Prosthetic Technician and the Associate in Applied Science
in O&P Technician is available through Oklahoma City
Community College.
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RELEVANT TRAINING
Business and industry advisory groups provide input regarding the type of training and skills we teach to ensure youre more employable
when your training is completed.
PREPARATION FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Many of our career majors provide training to help you prepare for certication exams. These certications prove to industry that you
have the skills employers want. You will be able to walk into any organization ready to work, immediately proving your value.
THE FINEST FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
At Francis Tuttle, youll nd tools, training and equipment that replicate those used in the workforce.
COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE IN MANY PROGRAMS*
While completing coursework at Francis Tuttle, you can earn college credit for an Associate of Applied Science degree with Oklahoma
City Community College, Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City or Oklahoma State University-Institute of Technology. College credit is
available for the majority of Francis Tuttles career majors.
INDIVIDUAL, PROGRESS-BASED INSTRUCTION
Francis Tuttles instruction is individualized and delivered through the use of Learning Activity Packets (LAPs) that include different
approaches to meet different learning styles.
ACCELERATED TRAINING TIME
Compared to other educational institutions, you can complete your program more rapidly, sometimes in as little as four months. Our
progress-based instructional system helps you move through career majors as quickly as you choose to.
QUALITY INSTRUCTORS COMMITTED TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Francis Tuttle has full-time instructors committed to student achievement. Many have practiced or worked in the eld in which they teach,
thus allowing them to provide real-world training to help you achieve your goals.
FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT & START DATES
Francis Tuttle has many opportunities for you to enroll and start in your chosen career.* We are able to provide open-entry enrollment
because of our progress-based instruction. Full-time students attend weekdays from 8:00-10:55 a.m. and 12:30-3:25 p.m. Part-time students
may attend either the morning, afternoon or evening session, depending on your career major.
*Dental Assisting and Practical Nursing have one start date per school year for students attending full-time.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
Francis Tuttle offers affordable tuition rates. Payment plans and tuition assistance are available for students who qualify.
Tuition is $1.80 per clock hour multiplied by the number of hours in the career major.
Tuition rates for out-of-state students are double normal tuition.
To learn more about the tuition policy, please visit francistuttle.edu/admissions.
These rates do not include textbooks or other materials that may be required for your chosen career major.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial aid and scholarships are available for students who qualify. Aid programs include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study,
Federal SEOG, Federal Stafford Loan and OTAG.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Francis Tuttle will help you with rsum writing, interview preparation and job search tips. Your instructor will also aid you by providing
information about employment opportunities upon successful completion of your training.
*College credit is made possible through an
Alliance Agreement between the colleges
and Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
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Click here to speak to a career adviser.
Francis Tuttle offers more than 35 training areas on which to focus. A complete list of career majors within each area can be
found at francistuttle.edu by clicking on Class Offerings and choosing Career Training Programs.
For each career major, you will nd a description of the training, including curriculum and certication tests available upon
completion of the training. Also included is additional information about class times, the campus where the program is held,
how much college credit is available for completing Francis Tuttle coursework and which college provides the credit.
We have also listed the estimated time for completion of the area of the career major for adult students attending full-time. As
Francis Tuttle is a progress-based institution, your pace of progress also affects completion time.
All information on Career Training Programs is valid as of May, 2012. For the most up-to-date information, please visit
francistuttle.edu and click on Class Offerings, then choose Career Training Programs.
To be considered for enrollment as an adult
student, you must have either a high school
diploma or a GED certicate.
If you have less than a high school education, you
must visit with a Career Advisor. A Career Advisor
is located at each campus.
Francis Tuttle has many opportunities for you to enroll and start in
your chosen career major. Choose from one of the following entry
start dates:
AUGUST 17, 2012 OCTOBER 22, 2012
JANUARY 7, 2013 MARCH 11, 2013
Some programs may be limited to one entry date.
Call us today. We will answer any questions you may have about our
training and provide other information you may need to get started.
PORTLAND CAMPUS
NW 150TH & PORTLAND
RENO CAMPUS
RENO & ROCKWELL
ROCKWELL CAMPUS
NW 122ND & ROCKWELL
COMPLETE A FRANCIS TUTTLE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION. YOU CAN FIND ONE
ONLINE AT FRANCISTUTTLE.EDU/ADMISSIONS, OR PICK ONE UP IN PERSON AT ANY
OF OUR THREE CAMPUS LOCATIONS!
MEET ANY TESTING REQUIREMENTS (YOUR ADVISOR WILL
DETERMINE IF ANY TESTING IS NECESSARY) FOR THE PROGRAM
TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. APPLICANTS WITH PREVIOUS
GENERAL EDUCATION MAY QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION
WITHOUT TESTING, BASED UPON THE ASSESSMENT OF
OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS BY THE CAREER ADVISOR.
TAKE SOME TIME TO MEET WITH ONE OF OUR CAREER ADVISORS.
THEYLL REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION AND TALK ABOUT SOME OF
YOUR INTERESTS. YOU CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING
405.717.4900.
IF YOURE APPLYING FOR FEDERAL
FINANCIAL AID, COMPLETE THE FAFSA.
THE FAFSA IS AVAILABLE BOTH ONLINE
AND IN PAPER FORMAT. VISIT FAFSA.GOV
FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BE SURE TO INQUIRE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
OPPORTUNITIES. THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE CAN
HELP YOU OUT!
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
Types of nancial assistance available, including grants,
loans, work-study, and scholarships
Procedures and forms by which students apply for assistance
Student eligibility requirements
Criteria for selecting recipients from the group of
eligible applicants
Criteria for determining the amount of a students award
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF STUDENTS RECEIVING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Criteria for continued student eligibility
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
Method and frequency of disbursements
Way for Pell-eligible students to obtain or purchase required
books and supplies by the seventh day of a payment period
and how the student may opt out
Terms and conditions of Direct Loans &repayment information
General conditions and terms applicable to the Federal
Work-Study program
Information about the schools academic programs, costs,
facilities and policies
Academic programs
School costs, including a net price calculator
Withdrawal procedures, refunds, and return of aid
Accreditation and licensure
Services and facilities available to students with disabilities
Transfer of credit policies
Contact information
Penalties and institutional policies on copyright infringement
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW
DISCLOSURES
Completion rates
Retention rates
Placement rates
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
DISCLOSURES
Information on occupations
Cost of program
Median debt
On-time completion rates
Other details related to the programs eligible for federal
student aid
To view this information in more detail, go to
www.francistuttle.edu/classofferings/careertraining
CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
Drug and alcohol abuse prevention
Vaccination policies
OTHER INFORMATION
Textbook information
Loan Counseling
FERPA
In compliance with Title IV and other federal regulations, Francis Tuttle Technology Center lists the location of the following required
disclosures, available on request to prospective and enrolled students, parents of students under the age of 18, prospective
employees and current employees. Please refer to the Francis Tuttle website, francistuttle.edu, to view this information.
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
Service Careers-Greenhouse/Grounds Maintenance
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Carpentry/Cabinetry | Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Audio & Video Production | Graphic Communications
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Culinary Arts | Service Careers-Hospitality
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Accounting Services | Administrative & Legal Ofce | Bilingual Customer Service
Entrepreneurship | Human Resources | Medical Ofce Technology
HEALTH SCIENCES
Advanced Health Sciences | Dental Assisting | Medical Assisting
Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician | Practical Nursing | Respiratory Care
HUMAN SERVICES
Cosmetology | Early Care & Education of Children | Esthetician | Nail Technician
MANUFACTURING
Advanced Manufacturing | Precision Machining\Computer-Numerical Control | Welding
MARKETING, SALES & SERVICE
Business Marketing & Professional Sales
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Automotive Collision Repair Technology | Automotive Service Technology | Diesel Technology
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3D Animation & Visual Effects | Cyber Security
Database Technologies-Oracle Academy | Network Technology
Programming & Software Development | Web Design & Development
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the policy of Francis Tuttle not to discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disabilities. This
policy shall be followed in the operation of its educational programs and activities, recruitment, admissions, employment practices and other educational services.
Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be directed to the Human Resources Director, who serves as the Coordinator of Title IX; Section 504; and
Americans with Disabilities Act for all campuses, at 12777 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK 73142-2789, 405.717.7799.
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Francis Tuttle is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system. We provide advanced career and technology
training, partnering with high schools and community colleges that grant credit for coursework completed
at Francis Tuttle. Finally, Francis Tuttles tuition rates are much lower!
Francis Tuttle can give you a jump-start on your college education. You can earn college credit toward an
Associate of Applied Science degree from Oklahoma City Community College, OSUOklahoma City or OSU
Institute of Technology in many of Francis Tuttles career majors. Learning marketable skills at Francis Tuttle
can also help you get a quality job during college to help offset your expenses.
Yes. Francis Tuttle instructors work closely with employers in related career elds to help students nd job
opportunities upon completion. We also have a Career Services ofce to help you become fully prepared for
the workforce.
Yes. Francis Tuttle offers individual classes, both online and on campus, plus continuing education and training for
business and industry. For more information, call 405.717.4900 or visit francistutttle.edu for descriptions of all our
class offerings.
Schedule a meeting with a Career Advisor by calling 405.717.4900 or visit francistuttle.edu. You simply need to
complete an application packet and provide certain application materials, depending on your chosen area.
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