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Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.



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$78.1k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


90%

Master's degree

5%

Bachelor's degree

5%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Certified Orthotist (CO)

Certified Prosthetist (CP)

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

Orthotist

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