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Medical Appliance Technicians

Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.

Medical appliance technicians work as assistants to orthotists, prosthetists, or podiatrists.

Medical Appliance Technicians are in the Manufacturing career cluster and the Maintenance, Installation and Repair pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$17.48 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   12.2%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Fit appliances onto patients and adjust them if necessary. Test devices for fit, alignment, and movement.
  • Read prescriptions or detailed information from medical professionals.
  • Create wax or plastic impressions for orthotic devices. Take measurements of patient's body or limb.
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Job Title Examples:

 Lab Technician,  Licensed Orthotist Assistant,  Orthopaedic Technician 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.