Delivery: Morning or afternoon classes.
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-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.
- Prosthetic Technology—Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Prosthetic Technician—Diploma (46 credits)
About the Program
The Prosthetic Technician program prepares you for entry into the field of prosthetics at the technician level. Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with individualized instruction in the areas of lower limb and upper limb. Each of these areas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, measurement forms, fabrication process, system alignment, suspension techniques, components, materials, repair and maintenance procedures. The practicum section enables you to practice fabrication skills in a prosthetic facility for a minimum of 160 hours.
Interested in a career in Prosthetic Technology? Schedule a program tour!
Learn more about O & P’s status nationwide
Read Century Orthotic and Prosthetic Program Stands Tall in the State — and Nation. (White Bear Press, 11/9/16)
Century College in Minnesota has guided students to rewarding careers in this field for more than 40 years. Two graduates, Amy Boutchee and Drew Gienau, discovered career pathways that fit their lives and developed their skill set to provide the best care for patients.
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 qualify 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.
Accreditation
Transfer
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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles

- Medical Appliance Technician
Salary Data
Medical Appliance Technician
Average Wage: $21.09/hour
Top Earners: $29.25/hour
Information gathered pertains to the seven-county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu
Program Graduates Information
Century College graduated 16 students in 2015, including awards of Prosthetic Technician, Prosthetics AAS, and Prosthetic Practice Advanced Specialist.
Prerequisites
- Tony FruciFacultyProsthetic Technology651-779-3420
- Joanna KentonFaculty/Program DirectorProsthetic Technology651-444-2087