Optional · 1 of 2

Ways to specialize

• Both disciplines, not one

  Certified in orthotics and prosthetics together. More residency time, noticeably more money and far more job offers.

• Pedorthics

  Shoes and foot orthoses. A shorter separate credential from the same board.

• Pediatrics and scoliosis bracing

  Children grow, so devices get remade constantly. Specialized and always in demand.

• Advanced prosthetics

  Microprocessor knees, powered ankles and pattern-controlled arms. Manufacturer training courses, not degrees.