What is a certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist and how to become one

Key steps to become a certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist

1. Explore certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist education requirements

   Most common certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.2 %

   Associate

   21.7 %

   High School Diploma

   17.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Custom Orthotics	48.47%
   Orthotics	25.25%
   Patient Care	15.70%
   Prosthetics	5.48%
   Durable Medical Equipment	5.11%

3. Complete relevant certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New certified prosthetists, certified pedorthist 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 prosthetist, certified pedorthist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist resumes.

4. Research certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist duties and responsibilities

   • Instruct patients in the safe and effective use of orthotics, shoes, stretching exercises and podiatrist prescribe treatment plans.
   • Help people who need proper fitting of footwear and selecting over the counter orthotics or casting for custom inserts as needed.
   • Obtain insurance authorizations when necessary and bill insurance companies using emr software.
   • Interview candidates for prosthetic residency and prosthetic technician positions.

5. Apply for certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist 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