Career Details

Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified

Description

An Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) carries out functions that will provide assistance to the Orthopaedic Surgeon in performing safe operations with optimal results for patients. OT-SCs perform under the direct supervision of the Orthopaedic Surgeon and have acquired sufficient knowledge to perfom the necessary duties through formal education, continuing education, supervised practice, or any combination of these methods. OT-SCs are not trained to perform any surgical procedure independent of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The defined role of the OT-SC will vary with the Orthopaedic Surgeon, surgical procedure, or the facilities where performed.

Certifying Organization

National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 6 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Prosthetist

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Pedorthist

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified

Certifying Organization

National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists

Type

C - Specialty

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