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Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician
Also known as Orthotic Technician and Prosthetic Technician. Prosthetic/orthotic technicians make, repair and maintain prostheses (artificial limbs) or orthoses (braces, callipers and related devices).
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians work in a workshop under the guidance of, and with instruction from, professional prosthetists/orthotists.
They are not normally engaged in direct client treatment.
TASKS
- use tools, machinery, plastic and metal to make and repair prostheses and orthoses
- assist professional prosthetists/orthotists
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians may perform the following tasks:
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- aptitude for technical activities
- good hand-eye coordination
- good communication skills
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work accurately with strong attention to detail
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
To become a prosthetic/orthotic technician you usually have to complete a traineeship in Prosthetic-Orthotic Technology.
Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians work in major teaching hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and in private practice.
Job opportunities depend on the need for prostheses and orthoses, often resulting from amputations (as a result of cancer, accidents, burns, diabetes and other causes), as well as advances in technology and the manufacture of prostheses and orthoses, using new materials and electronics.
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