Grossmont College's Orthopedic Technology program is the first in the country to be awarded NAOT-Recognized status by the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists. Students who graduate from an NAOT-Recognized program are immediately eligible to take the NBCOT certification examination. Orthopedic Technologists are allied health professionals who assist Orthopedic Surgeons in the treatment
of patients in a variety of healthcare environments. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, and private practice offices. Orthopedic Technologists apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and braces. They also set up, adjust, and maintain traction configurations, assist with the care of acutely injured patients, and assist the physician in the reduction and/or manipulation of orthopedic injuries. The one-year program is designed to provide Orthopedic Technology graduates with lifetime professional skills in a rapidly expanding healthcare field.