Orthotists & Prosthetists
Also called:
Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO), Certified Prosthetist (CP), Orthotist/Prosthetist, Orthotist
What they do:
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
On the job, you would:
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
Business
- customer service
- management
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Innovation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Gait analysis software
- OPIE Practice Management Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Ohio Willow Wood OMEGA Tracer System
Spreadsheet software
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master's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$65,250
per year, on average
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