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Prosthetics and Orthotics

Alabama State University

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.2307

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Montgomery, Alabama

    915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-0271

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessWritingActive LearningQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringService OrientationInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignMedicine and DentistryProduction and ProcessingMechanicalTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingBiologyPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningVisualizationInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexteritySpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Drill and tap holes for rivets, and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or
  • Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and
  • Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materia
  • Order parts or supplies for orthotic or prosthetic devices.
  • Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comf
  • Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
  • Maintain patients' records.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

3D scanning systemsAcetylene torchesAir compressorsAlignment standsAllen wrenchesAnvilsArbor pressesBand sawsBead blastersBelt sandersBench lathesBench punchesBending brakesBuffing wheelsCast cutting sawsBending ironsCast cuttersCast spreadersCircular sawsClaw hammersComputer numerical controlled CNC milling machinesDeburring toolsDesktop computersDigital calipersDigital protractorsDigital video camerasDigitizers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Medical Appliance Technicians51-9082.00
  • Orthotists and Prosthetists29-2091.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Fabrication standards and lab protocols — develop and implement across the production department to ensure consistent, compliant orthotic and prosthetic device quality.
  • Emerging materials, tools, and fabrication technologies — evaluate and integrate into organizational workflows to advance prosthetic and orthotic production capabilities.
  • Junior and mid-level technicians — mentor and instruct in fabrication techniques, quality control practices, and prescription interpretation within an accredited lab environment.
  • Departmental quality assurance systems — design and oversee, establishing inspection checkpoints and corrective action procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • CAD/CAM and medical software platforms — lead adoption and training initiatives, optimizing digital design-to-fabrication pipelines across the organization.
  • Complex non-routine patient cases — serve as the senior technical authority, providing expert fabrication decisions and coordinating with clinical teams on challenging prosthetic and orthotic solutions.
  • Organizational fabrication capacity and resource planning — direct by forecasting material needs, staffing requirements, and equipment investment to support sustained production performance.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with clinicians, prescribers, and administrators — lead to align device fabrication practices with patient care goals and institutional quality standards.
  • Training curricula and instructional materials — author for on-the-job technician development programs covering fabrication, biomechanical testing, and device maintenance competencies.
  • Industry trends, regulatory updates, and evidence-based fabrication practices — monitor and translate into organizational policy to maintain a competitive and compliant medical appliance operation.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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