What is a certified orthotist and how to become one

Key steps to become a certified orthotist

1. Explore certified orthotist education requirements

   Most common certified orthotist degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.5 %

   Certificate

   18.2 %

   Associate

   18.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific certified orthotist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Orthotics	28.58%
   Patients	26.91%
   Prosthetics	23.72%
   Scoliosis	8.64%
   Direct Patient Care	5.14%

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3. Complete relevant certified orthotist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New certified orthotists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a certified orthotist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real certified orthotist resumes.

4. Research certified orthotist duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve facility accreditation through ABC and obtain a Medicare contract to supply orthotics to their members.
   • Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
   • Specialize in care of both idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis.

5. Apply for certified orthotist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a certified orthotist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams