Orthotic Prosthetic Technician Career Details
Tasks may include operating an assortment of tools and equipment to fabricate, modify or repair orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs and associated rehabilitative support equipment in accordance with prescribed specifications. Orthotic and prosthetic technicians may also repair and modify shoes to compensate for certain podiatric disabilities as well as perform maintenance and/or minor repairs on tools and equipment and to ensure their optimum operational conditions. Advancing materials technology and an increasing demand for orthotic-prosthetic services has led to an increase in the amount of technical support needed.
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