Certification: Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC)

An Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) carries out functions that will provide assistance to the Orthopaedic Surgeon in performing safe operations with optimal results for patients. OT-SCs perform under the direct supervision of the Orthopaedic Surgeon and have acquired sufficient knowledge to perfom the necessary duties through formal education, continuing education, supervised practice, or any combination of these methods. OT-SCs are not trained to perform any surgical procedure independent of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The defined role of the OT-SC will vary with the Orthopaedic Surgeon, surgical procedure, or the facilities where performed.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 6 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.