The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, home to UW’s Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics professional degree program, is hosting the Department of Rehabilitative Medicine Open House on Nov 4th. open_house_flyer_2014
The attached a flyer briefly describes the career and the UW eligibility requirements for admission. Prosthetic Orthotic Program.2014
Prosthetics and Orthotics is an exciting career with excellent employment opportunities and growth potential. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists maintains a web site with information about a career in P&O: http://www.opcareers.org/. Detailed information about the UW program, including prerequisites, can be found at: http://rehab.washington.edu/education/degree/po/.
Generally speaking, candidates for a career in Prosthetics & Orthotics are compassionate and patient; have strong interpersonal skills; enjoy hands-on work; have good mechanical aptitude; and are excellent problem-solvers and creative thinkers. Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone you think would like to learn about this interesting career!
