How do they match: Medical Appliance Technicians

  • Surgical Appliance Fitter
  • Surgical Brace Maker
  • Surgical Instrument Maker
  • Medical or Surgical Instrument Maker

  • Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

  • Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.

  • Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.
  • Inspect medical or dental assistive devices.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Repair medical or dental assistive devices.