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Meet a real Medical Appliance Technician:

Ron Dickey

"After graduating from high school, I worked for a number of years in the repair and manufacture of boats. ... I wanted a career in a science and health related field that would combine my skills and interests. While researching career possibilities, I found a philosophical similarity between the mechanics of boat building and the making of prostheses and orthoses. ... I knew if I could apply my experience with the right education, I might be able to make a difference by helping people who are physically challenged continue with their normal everyday lives."

Activities
Construct, fit, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, artificial limbs, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Minimum Education Required
Vocational High School Program

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