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
$48K
Lower
$58K to $99K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- record patient medical histories
- adjust prostheses or other assistive devices
- collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
- examine patients to assess general physical condition
- measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
- design medical devices or appliances
- instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment
- fabricate medical devices
- supervise medical support personnel
- train medical providers
You need a qualification to become an orthotist or prosthetist.
You need
- a tertiary qualification in orthotics and prosthetics from an approved international school
- 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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