An orthopaedic technologist, also known as an orthopaedic technician, assists a physician in treating patients who have injuries in their bones or joints. Your job duties in this career involve helping in the application of casts and splints to broken bones. You also help fit braces and other support devices to patients.
Entry requirements
Direct Entry
Three credits passes out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics at ‘O’ level. Credit pass in engineering subjects is also acceptable as the third credit pass.
Equivalent Qualifications
Candidates must have certificate in lower limb Prosthetics or Orthotics and must have two credit passes in science subjects at “O” level.
Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology colleges
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (MH)
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