A Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist works directly with patients in the specialised field of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation together with other members of the multidisciplinary team by assessing, measuring, designing, manufacturing, maintaining and fitting orthosis and prostheses to assist with the rehabilitation of physically impaired patients.
The National Diploma: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics serves as the basic qualification to practice in South Africa. The B Tech: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics together with future master’s and doctoral degrees will provide the candidates with ample opportunity for research and development.
At the Orthotics and Prosthetics centres students gain extensive exposure to the latest technology and materials while an entrepreneurial way of thinking is encouraged and developed.
What is an Orthotist and Prosthetist?
An Orthotist and Prosthetist is a specialist in the field of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation where they assess, measure, design, manufacture, maintain and fit all orthosis and prosthesis to patients.
What are the career possibilities in this field?
An Orthotist and Prosthetist can practice at:
- Private practices Orthotic and Prosthetic centres in government
- Corporate companies in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- International companies in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Educational institutions
Admission requirements:
The following are the minimum academic requirements to enroll for the national diploma programme. In addition to the senior certificate – general and vocational certificate, a candidate must adhere to the specific requirements for the programme.
Specific requirements:
A pass mark in English (Level 4) (first or second language) and a pass mark in Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics (Level 3), Physical Sciences (Level 3) and Life Sciences (Level 3).
Why should I study as an Orthotist and Prosthetist?
This profession gives high job satisfaction, excellent remuneration, specialised field of practice, technologically in high demand, research and development, internationally recognised, scope for personal development, etc.
Where will I be studying?
You will be studying at the Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics laboratories – Tshwane University of Technology, a tertiary institution in Africa accredited with postgraduate qualifications. All prospective candidates have to understand that TUT places students for each experiential learning cycle at different centres throughout South Africa.
Contact details:
Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
Tel. 012 382 4794
Fax. 012 382 4792
E-mail: vantonders@tut.ac.za
Website: www.tut.ac.za
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