Orthotist

Duties and responsibilities

Orthotist work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or their limbs. What they both do in is they make designs of plastic like body parts and they fit it were patients need it. It’s made from leather, plastic, wood, and metal. They work with physicians and give a patient a prescription for a prosthetic device.

Average salary: $25,000 - $40,000

Educational requirements

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school. Some colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degree and programs. These programs include anatomy, physics, Mathematics and mechanical drawings.