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Medical Appliance Technicians

Also called: Lab Technician, Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (O and P Technician), Orthotic Technician, Prosthetics Technician

What They Do

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

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