Program | Orthotic / Prosthetic Technician
| Faculty | Health and Wellness |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician is a practice-oriented, hands-on program that teaches students to be competent in the use of many hand tools and specialized machines for the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Over the course of two years, students will learn how to make the following devices to help rehabilitate individuals with disabilities:
orthoses (braces and splints)
prostheses (artificial limbs)
New materials, techniques and controls create an increasing demand for technically competent people in this field.
The orthotic/prosthetic technician makes prostheses and orthoses from technical specifications, measurements and plaster casts using a variety of materials, such as:
thermosetting resins
thermoforming plastics
metal
fabrics
leather
This program will appeal to students who have:
good hand skills
a strong background in math and human sciences
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and the selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U)
Post-secondary (college or university) courses which are equivalent to the secondary school requirements stated will be accepted.
Department interview including written test (English, Math, Human Anatomy), dexterity test and problem solving tasks
Please note: Physics courses are recommended prior to starting the program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/prostheticsorthotics for more information.
** Mature student status (19 years or older and no OSSD)
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Two years after graduation, alumni will be eligible to apply for professional registration with Orthotists Prosthetists Canada (formerly the "Canadian Board of Certification").
Excellent employment opportunities are available across Canada in:
hospitals
rehabilitation centres
private facilities
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S102-2017-2018/