Orthopedic technology mechanic

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The orthopedic technician (job title introduced in July 2013, before that orthopedic mechanic and bandagist , next to orthopedic technician ) is a recognized occupation in Germany under the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) with a training duration of three years. He makes orthopedic aids for patients . The professionals are also called orthopedic technicians. The orthopedic technology trade belongs to the health professions and to the group of health trades .

job profile

Orthopedic technology mechanics manufacture technical aids for patients according to a doctor's prescription. These are used for the conservative treatment of orthopedic problems and damage to the postural and musculoskeletal system, joint misalignments and instabilities. These include prostheses and orthotics . Orthopedic technicians also manufacture special bandages and corsets , as well as rehabilitation technology products such as seat shells or individual wheelchairs . Depending on the aid, try-ons are already carried out during the production process in order to check the fit of the aid and to correct it if necessary. They advise their customers on the choice of the right aid, carry out anamnesis , measure affected body parts, create construction drawings and models. They also repair, maintain and adjust the aids and instruct them in their operation and handling.

education

The training ordinance has been in force in Germany since August 1, 2013.

Structure of training

The training takes place in the dual system , that is, they place at the venues for training company and vocational school instead. In-company training is deepened in one of three main areas. The choices are:

Orthopedic technology forms the interface between medicine (especially (technical) orthopedics ), technology and craft.

Journeyman examination

The trainees must be in the final examination Stretched demonstrate that they are necessary for the exercise of the profession vocational skills acquired. Part 1 of the extended journeyman's examination takes place at the end of the second year of training. 30% of the examination results from Part 1 are included in the final grade. The remaining 70% are achieved in part 2 of the extended journeyman's examination at the end of the training. In the journeyman's examination there are written and practical examination areas. The choice of the operational focus in the training affects the orthopedic aids to be manufactured in the practical examination area.

Changes due to the reorganization of vocational training

heading Orthopedic mechanic and bandagist Orthopedic technology mechanic
Come into effect August 1, 1996 1 August 2013
Duration of training 42 months (3.5 years) 36 months (3 years)
Examination form Intermediate and journeyman examination Extended journeyman's examination
Occupational structure Monoberuf Internal differentiation through operational focus (duration 6 months)

Training in Austria

In Austria the profession of orthopedic technician is trained. The training is also dual, i.e. in the training company and in the vocational school. The apprenticeship lasts three and a half years. During the training, all apprentices are taught a general part (basic module). From the 3rd year of apprenticeship onwards, there is training in at least two of the three following areas:

  • Orthosis technology
  • Prosthetic technology
  • Rehabilitation technology.

The training concludes with a final apprenticeship examination, which is divided into a practical and theoretical examination. The practical examination includes the subjects of test work and technical discussion and the theoretical examination includes the areas of “Basics of Orthopedic Technology”, “Technology” and “Applied Mathematics”. In Austria, the occupations bandagist and orthopedic shoemaker, which are related to orthopedic technology, are taught.

Training in Switzerland

In Switzerland the trainees learn the profession of orthopedist. Training here takes four years.

Historical development of training in Germany

In the orthopedic technology trade, the new ordinance on journeyman training to become an orthopedic technician has been in effect since August 1, 2013 . Before that, the ordinance on the training occupation of orthopedic mechanic and bandagist with a training period of three and a half years had been in force since 1996. At that time, this profession was merged from the two previously independent professions orthopedic mechanic and bandagist, each with a three-year training period.

further education

Associations, trade fairs and organizations

Most of the orthopedic technology companies are members of the relevant (state) guild for orthopedic technology. These guilds in turn are members of the Federal Association for Orthopedic Technology (BIV-OT). The responsible trade association is BG ETEM (energy, textiles, electronics, media products).

The leading trade fair OTWorld (until 2012 Orthopädie + Reha-Technik ) takes place every two years (always in the years with an even year) in May at the Leipzig Exhibition Center. In the uneven years the Expolife takes place in Kassel .

Many vocational school teachers for orthopedic technology are members of the working group of teachers for orthopedic technology and sponsors (ALLOF e.V.).

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Appendix A of the Crafts Code
  2. ↑ Health Crafts . Central Association of German Crafts. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ Orthopedic Training Ordinance (OrthAusbVO) . Website of the Federal Institute for Vocational Training. Retrieved October 18, 2013
  4. ↑ Orthopedic technology training regulations . Website of the Federal Ministry of Economics, Family and Youth in Austria. Retrieved June 2, 2014
  5. ↑ Information about the orthopedist ( memento of the original dated June 6, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Website of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Retrieved December 19, 2013 @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.sbfi.admin.ch
  6. ↑ Information on further training Gepr. Business economist according to HwO . Website of the Federal Employment Agency. Retrieved June 2, 2014
  7. ↑ Information on the Technical Orthopedics B.Eng. ( Memento of the original from June 6, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Website of the FH Münster. Retrieved June 2, 2014 @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.fh-muenster.de
  8. ↑ Information on the Orthopedic Engineer B.Eng. and M.Eng. . BUFA website. Retrieved June 2, 2014
  9. ↑ Information on the Orthobionics B.Sc. . Website of the PFH Göttingen. Retrieved June 2, 2014
  10. ↑ Information on ALLOF . Website of ALLOF e. V. Accessed December 19, 2013.