How do you become an orthotist or prosthetist?
Currently, there is only one university in Australia that offers the relevant course. La Trobe University in Melbourne has a four year, double degree course. The Bachelor of Health Sciences/ Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics offers a combination of theoretical and practical lessons and clinical placements. Once you have graduated, you will be qualified to work as an orthotist or prosthetist. Since there is only one course offered in Australia for this profession, competition to get a university place can be high. Once you’re out in the workforce, a graduate usually decides to either specialise as an orthotist or prosthetist, not both. The starting salary for new graduates is approximately $50,000 while experienced orthotists or prosthetists can earn around $90,000 per year. If you’re fascinated by the human body and the musculoskeletal system and you want to help people with a disability, then becoming an orthotist or prosthetist may be a rewarding career for you. You will b
