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To become a Prosthetic Technician in the UK, you must first complete an approved degree in prosthetics and orthotics. This degree takes three or four years and is only offered by a few universities in the UK.
To become an Orthotic Technician in the UK, you need a BTEC, HND or HNC qualification that includes maths or engineering, a relevant NVQ, a science-based Access course, equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications, or a previous degree or a full practising qualification in a related area.