What is a Certified Orthotist?
A certified orthotist is a medical professional skilled in the manufacture, application and use of an orthosis. The steps towards becoming a certified orthotist are: • university graduate with a recognized degree in applied science; • several years of study in a college prosthetics and orthotics program offered by two schools in Canada; • 22 months of internship under a Certified Orthotist; • successful completion of a series of examinations; practical, oral and written. In order to maintain certification, continued updating of one’s knowledge through continuing education is required. Certified Orthotists have extensive training in materials, manufacturing, and clinical expertise as well as a comprehensive medical/ science background.
