Orthotist
Duties and Responsibilities: Prosthetics design and make replacement
limbs. Orthotics work with patients that
need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs. Design, make, and fit apparatuses made of
plastic, wood, leather, and metal that help stabilize, strengthen or replace
body parts. They also make and fit
devices that help to align limbs that have grown in a crooked manner.
Both orthotics and prosthetics work closely with physicians. Physicians may give a patient a prescription
for an orthotic or prosthetic device.
Physicians also may call in and consult with an orthotics or prosthetics
to plan and design a needed device. Prosthetics
and orthotics often use computers to design their apparatuses.
Average Salary: $25,000 -
$40,000
Educational Requirements:
Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in
high school.
Some colleges and universities offer bachelor degrees in orthotic and
prosthetic programs. These programs
include courses in anatomy, physics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, and the
use of materials used in the making of devices.
After a year of experience a person may apply for certification.
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