Also called: Lab Technician, Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (O and P Technician), Orthotic Technician, Prosthetics Technician
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Business
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
Hand and Finger Use
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Computer aided design CAD software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
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