An Orthotist/Prosthetist caters to those people who are in pain or have difficulty moving. They specialize in the assessment, prescription, design, fabrication and fitting of orthotic or prosthetic devices to their patients.
Personal Competencies
You like helping others
You like to analyse problems/situations
You pay attention to details
You have strong communication skills
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Prosthetics and Orthotics
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc) in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai 2. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur 3. Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak 4. Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow 5. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi 6. Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation and Training and Research, Cuttack 7. National Institute For Empowerment Of Persons With Multiple Disabilities, Chennai
Private Institutes (Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI or AICTE before applying) 1. CMC Vellore 2. Era University, Lucknow 3. Indian Institute Of Health Education And Research, Patna 4. ISIC Institute Of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi 5. MGM University Of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government R&D centres, MNC R&D centres, government hospitals/dispensaries, private hospitals/clinics
Work Environment: You are likely to work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices and hospitals. You are expected to work full time.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Orthotist and Prosthetist Technician → Orthotist and Prosthetist → Assistant Practitioner → Practitioner
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Orthotist/Prosthetist ranges between INR 28,000 - 30,000* or more per month depending on experience.
Source : https://bit.ly/3HtxByi *These figures are taken fro NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sumant Kumar Singh, a Prosthetist at the Bhagalpur Unit of Bihar Education Project Council recently made news for designing a prosthetic limb for a 10-year old specially-abled Seema within 12 hours of receiving request. He has been an engineer at the unit for 8 years now.*
Orthotist/Prosthetist
NCS Code: 2269.0500 | HW0121. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Prosthetics and Orthotics
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc) in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai
2. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur
3. Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak
4. Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
5. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
6. Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation and Training and Research, Cuttack
7. National Institute For Empowerment Of Persons With Multiple Disabilities, Chennai
Private Institutes
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI or AICTE before applying)
1. CMC Vellore
2. Era University, Lucknow
3. Indian Institute Of Health Education And Research, Patna
4. ISIC Institute Of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi
5. MGM University Of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government R&D centres, MNC R&D centres, government hospitals/dispensaries, private hospitals/clinics
Work Environment: You are likely to work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices and hospitals. You are expected to work full time.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Orthotist and Prosthetist Technician → Orthotist and Prosthetist → Assistant Practitioner → Practitioner
The approx. salary of an Orthotist/Prosthetist ranges between INR 28,000 - 30,000* or more per month depending on experience.
Source : https://bit.ly/3HtxByi
*These figures are taken fro NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sumant Kumar Singh, a Prosthetist at the Bhagalpur Unit of Bihar Education Project Council recently made news for designing a prosthetic limb for a 10-year old specially-abled Seema within 12 hours of receiving request. He has been an engineer at the unit for 8 years now.*
Source - https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/specially-abled-bihar-girl-prosthetic-leg-bhagalpur-1955492-2022-05-28
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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