Orthotist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prosthetists design and make replacement limbs.
Orthotists 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 Orthotist and Prosthetists 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 orthotist or
prosthetics to plan and design a needed device. Prosthetics and orthostist often use computers
to design their
apparatuses.
Salary: $ 25,000 - $40,000
Education:
Students should take challenging science, math,
and English courses in high school.
Some colleges and universities offer bachelor’s
degree 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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