Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology Programme
This is a Six-Semester Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (DOT) Programme. The programme is intended to impart knowledge and skills to students on the evaluations, design, and fitting of different orthopaedic appliances, equipment and materials. It also aims to impart the correct attitude in students towards patient care.

Entry requirements

Direct Entry
Three credits passes out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics at ‘O’ level. Credit pass in engineering subjects is also acceptable as the third credit pass.

Equivalent Qualifications
Candidates must have certificate in lower limb Prosthetics or Orthotics and must have two credit passes in science subjects at “O” level.

Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology colleges

• MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (MH)