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How many Orthotic Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Orthotic Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Orthotic Technician do?

Orthotic and prosthetic technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports and other surgical and medical appliances.

Tasks required include:

• Operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments.
• Undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry.
• Makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements.
• Measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs.
• Performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients.
• Takes samples for clinical examination.

What are the entry requirements for a Orthotic Technician?

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards, an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ Level II or A levels/H grades. Training may last up to five years depending upon the field and method of study. Professional qualifications and NVQs/SVQs at Level 3 are available in some areas.

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