Clinical Anaplastology:
Design and fabrication of realistic functional facial, ocular, and somatic (body) prostheses
The Master of Science program in Clinical Anaplastology (CA) offers students the knowledge to succeed as clinicians providing facial, ocular, and non-weight bearing somatic (body) prostheses, as well as designing 3D patient-matched models, surgical templates and other 3D printed clinical models. Prostheses are created working with each patient to custom mold, cast, sculpt, and colorize the final wearable device.
Clinical Anaplastology offers a treatment option to patients for whom surgical reconstruction alone cannot restore facial features or the appearance of limbs and digits. Custom prosthetic devices allow patients to resume functional activities of daily living.
The Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) Standards for Certification outlines the educational and supervised clinical training requirements for different eligibility pathways. Johns Hopkins supports certification in this profession and our program curriculum was designed in close consultation with identified subject matter experts, BCCA Eligibility requirements, Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, CCA Practice Guidelines, and more (BCCA PDFs webpage). Studying with our faculty, who are Certified Clinical Anaplastologists (CCA) in good standing, can be counted toward the supervised clinical training requirements in accordance with BCCA Eligibility Criteria/Pathway Guidelines.
Basic medical science courses are offered by the School of Medicine. Clinical Anaplastology courses and rotations are provided by the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine in collaboration with clinical services of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. All degree candidates must satisfy the requirements of Johns Hopkins University, the School of Medicine, and the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine to earn the Master of Science degree.
For detailed information on the CA program, please visit https://medicalart.johnshopkins.edu/msca/.

