Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology
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Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology at Public Nursing Training Colleges prepares you to work with people who need artificial limbs or orthopaedic support. It is a competitive health sciences programme that demands strong science backgrounds from applicants. The sections below explain what the field covers and how entry works.
What prosthetics and orthotics technology covers
Programmes of this kind usually combine biomedical science with practical fabrication skills. You learn about human anatomy, biomechanics, and materials, and how to design and construct prosthetic limbs and orthotic braces. Most of the work involves assessing patients, taking measurements, and making or adjusting devices that restore movement and reduce discomfort. Graduates typically work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, or with orthopaedic companies.
How competitive is entry
This Diploma is competitive, which means places are limited and many applicants have strong grades. The published requirement is three electives in Science or Health Sciences at WASSCE level, so your subject choices should include biology, chemistry, physics, or health science. Your overall aggregate and your performance in those electives will be what admissions staff weigh most. If you meet the subject requirement and your grades are good, you stand a real chance, but you should confirm with the college whether your specific results are in the expected range.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Orthopaedic technologist
- Prosthetic and orthotic technician
- Rehabilitation technician
- Medical device sales representative
- Clinical assistant in orthopaedic care