ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY (ORT2)

The Orthopedic Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students to work with orthopedic surgeons to treat patients in a variety of health care environments. The program is a sequence of courses that prepares students to work with orthopedic surgeons to treat patients in a variety of health care environments. The diploma program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent Orthopedic Technologist performing the following services: routine office and departmental procedures and the ability to perform certain basic functions; adjusting and removing casts, splints, and braces; setting up, adjusting, and maintaining fraction configurations; assisting with the care of acutely injured patients; and assisting the physician in the reduction and/or manipulation of orthopedic injuries. Successful completion of the Orthopedic Technology diploma program leads to eligibility for the National Board of Certified Orthopedic Technologists certification exam. Graduates are employed in hospitals, clinics, and private practice offices.