Overview
DPO (Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics) is a 2-year diploma programme in prosthetics and orthotics. It covers design, fabrication and fitting of artificial limbs, braces and supports.
Course Details
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 2 years
DPO is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
10+2 with science subjects (commonly Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics), with the marks prescribed by RCI and the institute.
Admission
Admission is through the institute or university process. RCI does not prescribe one national entrance test; some national institutes and universities run their own entrance tests or merit lists. Check each institute's notice.
Registration & Recognition
Rehabilitation training programmes need recognition by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). RCI-recognised qualifications let professionals register with the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) to practise, and qualifications from institutions that RCI has not recognised are not valid for employment or practice in the rehabilitation field. Check that the institute and programme are on the RCI list before you apply.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers anatomy, biomechanics, materials, prosthetic and orthotic design and fabrication, gait analysis and supervised clinical practice.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include rehabilitation hospitals, orthotic and prosthetic workshops, assistive-device manufacturers, NGOs and government rehabilitation institutes.
Career Options
Graduates can work as prosthetist-orthotist, rehabilitation technician, workshop manager or device designer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to a master's degree in prosthetics and orthotics, a PhD, or clinical, workshop and research roles.