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Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to create devices that help patients move without pain.
You could work: days / nights / weekends; on shifts
There will be
3.8% more Prosthetist and orthotist jobs in 2029.
In your local area
Your duties will depend on whether you work as a prosthetist, an orthotist or a mix of both.
As a prosthetist, you'll create and fit artificial limb replacements.
As an orthotist, you'll use technology to correct problems with nerves, muscles and bones.
Prosthetic and orthotic tasks
In a role with a mixture of prosthetic and orthotic work, you'll typically:
You could work at a health centre, at a client's home or in an NHS or private hospital.
You can get into this job through a university course or an apprenticeship.
You can do a degree in prosthetics and orthotics.
Your degree must be approved by the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists and the Health and Care Professions Council.
You'll usually need:
You could take a Prosthetist and Orthotist Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship to become a prosthetist and orthotist.
You could start by taking a Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. This would allow you to become a technician, supporting prosthetists and orthotists. After this, you may be able to move onto the level 6 degree apprenticeship to progress to a prosthetist and orthotist.
You'll usually need:
You'll need to:
You can get more advice about a career as a prosthetist and orthotist from Health Careers and the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
With experience, you could:manage a team of prosthetists and orthotists; specialise in a certain area, such as sports injuries, diabetes injuries or children's prosthetics; teach trainee prosthetists and orthotists; move into researching and developing new products