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Prosthetics and Orthotics

University of Hartford

Master's Degree

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • West Hartford, Connecticut

    200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117-1599

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionSpeakingTroubleshootingSocial PerceptivenessOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMechanicalDesign

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessInformation OrderingFinger DexterityInductive Reasoning

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.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

3D scanning systemsAcetylene torchesAir compressorsAlignment standsAllen wrenchesAnvilsArbor pressesBand sawsBead blastersBelt sandersBench lathesBench punchesBending brakesBuffing wheelsCast cutting saws

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium51-9082.00Medical Appliance Technicianstitle_inference———
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.

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