JobSOC 29-2091
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
2 programs02.
Draws on
- Customer and Personal Service4.6 of 5
- Medicine and Dentistry4.3 of 5
- Design4.0 of 5
- Therapy and Counseling4.0 of 5
- English Language3.9 of 5
- Psychology3.9 of 5
- Mechanical3.8 of 5
- Education and Training3.8 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.