Prosthetics and Orthotics / प्रोस्थेटिक्स एवं ऑर्थोटिक्स

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Prosthetics and Orthotics

प्रोस्थेटिक्स एवं ऑर्थोटिक्स

Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) professionals design, fabricate, and fit artificial limbs (prostheses) and orthopedic braces (orthoses) for patients with limb loss or musculoskeletal disorders. They work closely with rehabilitation teams to restore mobility and function.

Eligibility and Course Levels / पात्रता एवं पाठ्यक्रम स्तर

Course Level	Duration	Minimum Eligibility
Diploma (DPO)	2 Years + 6 months internship	10+2 with PCB/PCM
B.Sc. (P&O)	4 Years (incl. internship)	10+2 with PCB/PCM, min 50%
M.Sc. (P&O)	2 Years	B.Sc. P&O

Key Subjects / प्रमुख विषय

Anatomy and BiomechanicsProsthetic ComponentsOrthotic ComponentsFabrication TechniquesGait AnalysisClinical Assessment

Areas of Practice / अभ्यास के क्षेत्र

›Lower Limb Prosthetics

›Upper Limb Prosthetics

›Spinal Orthotics

›Foot Orthotics

›Paediatric P&O

›Sports Prosthetics

Career Opportunities / करियर अवसर

Role / पद	Sector / क्षेत्र
Prosthetist and Orthotist	Rehabilitation Centre
P&O Technician	Government Hospital
Assistive Technology Specialist	NGO
P&O Researcher	Research Institute

Where You Can Work / कार्यस्थल

🏥 Rehabilitation Centres
🏥 Government Hospitals
🏥 Orthopaedic Hospitals
🏥 NGOs
🏥 Defence Hospitals
🏥 Private P&O Centres

Registration Info / पंजीकरण जानकारी

Regulatory Body

Bihar Paramedical Allied Healthcare Council (BPAHC)

New Registration Fee

₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (SC/ST)

Renewal Fee

₹500 (within validity)

Validity

3 Years

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