National Orthotics and Prosthetics Company
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National Orthotics & Prosthetics Company (nopco): Clinical Division of Boston Brace

 National Orthotics and Prosthetics Company
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We always have a positive experience here. All of the staff members are friendly and willing to answer all of our questions with care. They make an unpleasant matter comfortable.

—Nopco Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Objective of Orientation / Technical Phase

Mold Room:

  • Orientation
  • Interpreting work order
  • Evaluating impression (proper angles)
  • Preparing/filling/striping impression/cast
  • Preparing model for modification
  • Develop hand skills
  • Learn modification techniques/biomechanical principle
  • Keeping area in working order

Oven Area:

  • Interpreting work order
  • Gain familiarity with fabrication technique
  • Gain familiarity with materials
  • Develop hand skills
  • Keeping area in working order

Assembly/Finishing Area:

  • Interpreting work order
  • Gain skill in the use of equipment
  • Learn various trim lines and biomechanics behind them
  • Gain familiarity with common components
  • Develop hand skills
  • Learn finishing techniques
  • Learn basic sewing techniques and sewing machine maintenance
  • Keep area in working order
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