Orthotist and prosthetist, Kaihoahoa tauteka
Also known as
- Orthotic and prosthetic technician, orthopaedic technologist, prosthetic specialist
Orthotists and prosthetists design, measure, fit and adapt orthopaedic braces, appliances, or prosthetic body parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$58K to $102K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Orthotists and prosthetists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings, nights and weekends
- usually work at specialist health clinics
- need to be accurate, methodical and solve problems
Tasks
- examine and assess patients
- design prosthetic body parts and orthopaedic braces
- make prosthetic body parts and orthopaedic braces
- fit prosthetic body parts and orthopaedic braces
- teach people to use prostheses and orthoses
- maintain and adjust prostheses and orthoses
- work with other healthcare professionals
- record patient medical histories
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Investigative
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an orthotist or prosthetist.
You need
- a tertiary qualification in orthotics and prosthetics from an approved international organisation
- to pass a police check
You may need
- to be a member of the New Zealand Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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