Medical Appliance Technicians
Certified Orthotist (CO), Certified Prosthetist (CP), Orthotic Technician (Orthotic Tech), Prosthetic Technician (Prosthetic Tech)
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Physical Medicine; Physical Medicine Apprentice; Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic; Physical Medicine Craftsman; Physical Medicine Craftsman, Orthotic; Physical Medicine Helper; Physical Medicine Helper, Orthotic; Physical Medicine Journeyman; Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic; Physical Medicine Manager
Occupational Therapy Specialist; Orthopedic Specialist; Unit Supply Specialist
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Orthopedic Cast Room Technician; Orthopedic Technician
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What they do:
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
On the job, you would:
- Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.
- Polish artificial limbs, braces, or supports, using grinding and buffing wheels.
- Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- design
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Business
- administrative services
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Perseverance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Hot Technology
- Ohio Willow Wood OMEGA Tracer System
Medical software
- Footmaxx Metascan software
- Gait analysis software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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