Orthotist

                                     

Duties and Responsibilities:

Orthotists work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs. They also design, make, and fit apparatuses made of plastic, wood, leather, and metal that help stabilize, strengthen or replace body parts. They also make and fit devices that help to align limbs that have grown in a cooked manner.

Orthotists work closely with physicians. Physicians might give a patient a prescription for an orthotic device or call in and consult an orthotist to plan and design a needed device. Orthotists often use computers to design their apparatuses. They may work in clinics or may own their own private business.

Salary: $25,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school. Some colleges and universities offer bachelor degrees in orthotic programs. These programs include courses in anatomy, physics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, and the use of materials used in the making of devices. After a year of experience a person may apply for a certification.

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Reflection:

I don’t think I would like to be a orthotist because it’s not a field I’m interested in.