Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

Spokane Falls Community College ETPL
Orthotics and Prosthetics is the design and fabrication of braces and artificial limbs and is one of today’s rapidly growing health-related professions. Advancing materials technology and an increasing demand for orthotic-prosthetic services has led to an increase in the amount of technical support needed. There are many opportunities for the students completing a formal training program in orthotics and prosthetics. The primary objective is to train students in the general fabrication procedures of orthotic and prosthetic devices, which include working with plastic, metal, leather, plaster, and orthotic and prosthetic components. Subjects covered include related human anatomy, technology of materials, hand and power tools, equipment, and laboratory safety. A certificate is awarded at the completion of the Orthotics program and at the completion of the Prosthetics program. An associate in applied science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics is granted to students who successfully complete both programs.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,920.00

Total required fees

$1,030.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Spokane Falls Community College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

57

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Orthotist/Prosthetist

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.00

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,242.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Orthotist/Prosthetist

Manufacturing

38%

Other Industries

27%

Healthcare and Social Services

21%

Retail Trade

14%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
38
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
57%
Female
43%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
83%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
60%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
45%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
2%