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Orthotic/Prosthetic Technology
There are currently 1.7 million people living with the loss of a limb in the United States; by 2020, that number is expected to grow to 2.4 million.
With Orthotics and Prosthetics, you can combine technology, artistry, and crafting into a career dedicated to helping people in extraordinary ways. Baker College is proud to be one of the only accredited programs in the U.S. offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in this growing field.
With our intensive coursework and hands-on teaching methods, a degree in Orthotic/Prosthetic Technology from Baker College can prepare you to be a part of the ever-increasing demand for educated and experienced Technicians.
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) and the National Commission of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education (NCOPE).
Graduates are eligible to take the national registry examinations offered by the American Board for Certification to become a Registered Technician Orthotics (RTO), Registered Technician Prosthetics (RTP), or Registered Technician Prosthetics/Orthotics (RTPO).
– Margie Murray-Wright Memorial HospitalThe caliber of the Baker student impresses me. I believe that the student is very technically capable, but they also possess the critical thinking skills that we need.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary in this fields is approximately $43,786.
- Qualified Orthotic/Prosthetic Technicians can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, speciality clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and more.
- By 2020, it is estimated that 7.3 million people in the U.S. will be affected by paralysis, deformity, or orthopedic impairment requiring orthotics.
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Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
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