The Education Required 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.

Within this medical profession, you could decide to become a nurse, a technician, a surgeon or even a sales representative. Each of these positions will require some intensive studying, as there are various examinations that will need to be passed. You cannot practice orthopedics if you do not have the relevant qualifications. The individual studying should also be determined and focused in order to get through the work required.

Surgeons require the assistance of technicians to help prepare and maintain the equipment necessary for their patients. These may include braces, casts and splints. A technician is usually found working within a hospital, helping to adjust, apply and remove these appliances, but could work in different departments, and not only orthopedics. The plastic surgery and emergency departments also often require the expertise of technicians.

In order to study as a technician you must have achieved good grades in high school, or have a GED qualification. You will not be able to study further if you don't. In high school, subjects such as mathematics, science, biology and physics are helpful. Various courses will then be studied by the technician, such as orthopedics and physiology, and the NBCOT examination will need to be passed.

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.

Surgeons will need to study hard for a number of years before they can practice, and will therefore need to be determined in order to complete their studies. If you have this sort of career in mind, make sure it is the right one for you before spending so much money and time on education. Go see a practicing surgeon to find out what the work entails. Once decided, find a good school, and remember to also consider schools of osteopathic medicine.

Sales representatives, or marketers, do not have to take care of patients, but will rather be selling orthopedic equipment to medical facilities and practitioners. For this a marketing or business degree is needed, as well as sufficient knowledge regarding orthopedics. The marketer will take the equipment from the manufacturer and demonstrate it to the hospital administrators.

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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