Orthopedic Specialist

The Orthopedic Technician Clinical Training Program allows students to further refine their skills in a military or civilian treatment facilities.

Orthopedic technicians specifically focus on the care and treatment of orthopedic patients by:

• Properly fitting and applying pre- and postoperative braces, crutches, and other soft goods
• Utilizing proper safety precautions when changing dressings and removing sutures
• Applying, removing, and modifying casts and splints
• Assisting with procedures including:
  • Wound care
  • Aspirations
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Fracture reductions
  • Preparing injection sites
  • Drawing medications
• Applying traction and orthopedic appliances
• Instructing patients in cast, splint, and traction care
• Assisting in the treatment of residual limb patients

Class Detail	Session Detail
Seat Capacity Per Iteration	4
Iterations Per Year	5
Specialty Code	68B
Current Class Number	N/A
Current Student Enrollment	N/A
Current Class	N/A