• Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics

    Delivery: Daytime, on-campus courses.
    Start: Fall and Spring Semester, Full Time

    Prerequisite and General Education/MnTC courses are available in a mix of daytime, evening, and online classes; Fall, Spring, and Summer; Full- or Part-Time
     

    • Pedorthic — Certificate (18 credits)

About the Program

If you are a current student in the program, refer to the 2017-2018 catalog for program requirements. 

Pedorthics is the science and practice of evaluating, fabricating, and delivering footwear and foot orthoses to prevent, ease, or treat painful or disabling conditions of the foot and ankle. Pedorthists play a crucial role in the health care profession of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics. Utilizing traditional plaster casting and 3D scanning technology, students learn to modify, or fabricate footwear to help people maintain or regain as much mobility as possible.

A pedorthist performs patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management.

Cost & Financial Aid

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    As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

    Financial Aid

    Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs quality for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College's Federal School Code is 010546.

    Scholarship Opportunities

    Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

Transfer

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Potential Job Titles

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  • Pedorthist
  • Shoe Fitter

Salary Data

Pedorthist
Average Wage: $32,000 - $77,000 annually
http://www.oandp.com/articles/2013-09_01.asp

Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu