What You Need For An MD Orthopedic Career

By Jeannie Chapman


Those who are interested in studying to be a professional in the medical field may consider something in the line of orthopedics. The section of an MD orthopedic hospital is where patients will go if they have minor or sever bone or muscular problems. They may have arthritis or a deformity, or they may have broken bones that need attention. There may also be surgical procedures involved.

Nurses, technicians, surgeons and even marketing professionals work within the area of orthopedics, and you can choose the type of career which will best suit your personality. However, each will require several years of education and internship programs so that you can become sufficiently qualified. You will need to pass exams with good grades, and therefore it is best if you are dedicated to the job at hand.

If you become a technician, you will work closely with the surgeons of the hospital, providing assistance with the patients' casts, splints and braces. You will prepare and maintain these articles of equipment, and ensure that they are fitted and removed adequately. You will therefore also be in contact with patients and medical staff. Technicians are required in the orthopedics, casualty and plastic surgery sections of a hospital.

A technician must have a high school diploma or a GED before he or she can study further for this career. High school classes such as biology, maths, science, chemistry and physics are useful. Good grades are also required. The aspiring technician will then study physiology, anatomy, orthopedics and other courses, and will also undergo an internship program. Once the studies are complete, he or she will take the NBCOT exam.

If you are interested in becoming a nurse who works with orthopedic patients, you will first need to become an RN, or registered nurse. You will also need to work as an RN for a number of hours before you can work in orthopedics. RN's must pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, by working through a nursing degree program.

In order to become a surgeon you will really need to be dedicated to your profession. There are a great number of years required for study, and it will be quite costly as well. It is wise to perhaps spend some time with a surgeon to see what the work involves so that you are sure it is what you want. You must also choose a good school to attend, perhaps a school for osteopathic medicine.

If you don't want to be a nurse or doctor, but still work in orthopedics, you can become a sales representative, selling various appliances to hospitals and medical professionals. For this job you will often be required to have a bachelor's degree in marketing or business, and maybe in biology too. Although you won't work with patients, you must know about orthopedics. You are more likely to secure a rep position if you have previous sales experience.

Someone who works in an MD orthopedic department of a hospital, regardless of their position, needs to be a dedicated and professional worker. They should have good communication skills and a genuine love for people. A hardworking individual working in orthopedics will be rewarded with a high salary.




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