What is an orthotic/prosthetic practitioner and how to become one

Key steps to become an orthotic/prosthetic practitioner

1. Explore orthotic/prosthetic practitioner education requirements

   Most common orthotic/prosthetic practitioner degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Associate

   16.7 %

   Master's

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific orthotic/prosthetic practitioner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Prosthetics	43.71%
   Orthotics	37.67%
   ABC	18.62%

3. Complete relevant orthotic/prosthetic practitioner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New orthotic/prosthetic practitioners 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 an orthotic/prosthetic practitioner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real orthotic/prosthetic practitioner resumes.

4. Research orthotic/prosthetic practitioner duties and responsibilities

   • Lead quality assessment of client's QA / QC processes, organizations, and test environments.
   • Execute the development from paper reporting to all digital using SafetyChain technology for all SQF relate documentation.
   • Work closely with PTs, OTs and SLPs.

5. Prepare your orthotic/prosthetic practitioner resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your orthotic/prosthetic practitioner resume.

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6. Apply for orthotic/prosthetic practitioner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an orthotic/prosthetic practitioner 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