Prosthetics & Orthotics

Orthotics and Prosthetics is highly specialized. If you are interested in this profession, visit the Orthotics and Prosthetic Department of the Halifax Rehabilitation Hospital in order to see the types of devices made and the specialized skills required for fabrication.

TECHNICAL

Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician Program

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • High School Graduation Diploma with credits in

Physics & Biology or• Apply as a Mature Student• INTERVIEW & MANUAL DEXTERITY TESTING• Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will

be invited for testing at the Sunnybrook Center for Independent Living.

• 28 STUDENTS SELECTED (each calendar year)

CLINICAL

Clinical Methods in Orthotics & Prosthetics

Selection Process for the Clinical Methods in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program

• DIPLOMA P&O Technician or DEGREE - Kinesiology, Phys. Ed. Engineering, Sciences, etc.ADMISSIONS TEST:

• SUBJECT AREAS COVERED: Biology (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology), Biophysics & Biomechanics, Perceptual & Analytical Skills, Prosthetics & Orthotics Knowledge. Testing will focus on subject matter related to prosthetic & orthotic practice

• THE TOP 18 RANKED APPLICANTS FROM THE ADMISSIONS TESTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEW

• 8 STUDENTS SELECTED (each calendar year)

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