About
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician designs, fabricates, repairs and maintains devices to provide the best possible fit, function, and appearance in consultation with the practitioner. The technician is an expert in techniques and materials used to fabricate devices and is skilled in the use of tools and machines.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Lexington
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Leestown Campus, is a college in Lexington, Kentucky. Its occupational fields include HVAC, automotive technology, construction, electrical technology, medical assisting, nursing, radiography, orthotic and prosthetic technology, and welding technology. The campus also supports training in medical administrative work, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technology, and commercial driving through the college’s listed offerings. Academic options extend beyond career preparation: Leestown Campus offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science transfer programs. Technical programs named for the campus include Air Conditioning Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Fire Rescue Science Technology, Health Science Technology, Medical Information Technology, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology. Fire Rescue Science Technology is identified as an off-campus offering.