Course Description: Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology: This course covers the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs (prosthetics) and orthopedic braces (orthotics). It combines knowledge from Anatomy, biomechanics, and engineering.. Depending on the institution, this course can be covered with different depths and focuses.

Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology competitiveness is moderate. This means it is difficult to get into because there are a lot of students who want to take it and much more difficulty when there are limited number of spaces available. Alternatively, some school may give student admission in related courses.. Nevertheless, The admission rate for Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology is typically around 20-30%, but it can differ between different institutions.

Some institutions have a higher acceptance rate, whereas others might have a lesser one. The rate of acceptance is greatly affected by factors such as the course’s popularity, its competitiveness, and the reputation of the school itself.

Here are some criteria (career prospect, core courses, related courses, schools, skills) to consider when making a decision on what to study. We limited the criteria to 4 each. You can use the course finder search form above to get the full list.

Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology Career Opportunities:

• Prosthetist/Orthotist, Rehabilitation Engineer, Medical Appliance Technician, Orthotic Fitter, Clinical Specialist (Prosthetics/Orthotics), Prosthetic/Orthotic Laboratory Technician, Prosthetic Product Developer, Orthotic Fabricator, Prosthetic/Orthotic Consultant, Healthcare Administrator, Orthopedic Technician, Researcher in Prosthetics, Medical Device Sales Representative, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
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Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology Core courses:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Prosthetics

Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology Related courses:

• Orthopedic Cast Technology
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Radiography

Schools Offering Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology:

• Federal College of Orthopaedic Technology Lagos