Steps to becoming a licensed Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician in Nova Scotia.
Step 1
Complete an Orthotic or Prosthetic Technician program
Toronto’s George Brown College offers a Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician program. It’s a two-year technical diploma that will also require an apprenticeship.
Step 2
Complete on-the-job training
Complete a 22-month apprenticeship in Orthotics, under the supervision of a certified or registered prosthetic/orthotic clinician.
Step 3
Complete your CBCPO exam
After two years of working experience, you have the option to complete the registration exam with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetics and Orthotists (CBCPO).
Step 4
Register as an Orthotic or Prosthetic Technician
Upon successful completion of your exam, you can register with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC).
Step 5
Find your dream job!