Career Connections: Prosthetist (Dayton Artificial Limb)
Hear a lower-limb prosthetist describe how a trip abroad put him on his career path and how emerging 3-D printing technology allows him to improve the quality of life for more of his patients. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 40 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Health and Safety
- Subtopic: Occupational Health and Safety, Occupations
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
- Series: Career Connections
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