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O&P Technician Programs
There are also five technician programs that provide students with the fundamental knowledge and
hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to patient measurements,
casts and in compliance with a physician's prescription. While technicians play a vital role in the
fabrication of devices, they are not trained to provide direct patient care.
The following O&P Technician programs are NCOPE Accredited and offer an Associate Degree
Program and a Certificate Program. They are:
Developing Programs
Successful completion of your education, residency and certification means great job security and opportunities nationwide.Training as an O&P professional contributes to a critical regional, state, and national resource for persons with disabilities.
Additional information about O&P schools may be found at www.ncope.org.
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