NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Established in 1982, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGISTS (NAOT) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through the continued educational development of orthopaedic allied health care professionals who specialize in casting, splinting and bracing. NAOT offers a number of valuable benefits to members, including a subscription to two publications written specifically for orthotechs, reduced registration fees to educational workshops and conferences, on-line education, annual compensation and benefit information and discounts to take the certification examination and log credits for re-certification.

NAOT News

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Dynamic Splinting
by Al Bryant, LO, CO, OTC
Dynamic splints, often referred to as active or functional splints, aid in initiating and performing movements by controlling the plane and range of motion of the injured part. This splint generates a mobilizing or supportive force on a targeted tissue that results in passive gains or passive-assisted range of motion (ROM). Dynamic splinting has proven beneficial in the treatment of joint stiffness..[click here to read the entire article] - posted May 8, 2008

Osteomyelitis and the Orthopaedic Technologist:
Stand Up for the Patient Who Can’t!
by Suzanne Collins, RN MS, CWOCN
Normal bone is highly resistant to infection. Osteomyelitis, infection of the bone, arises only when there is trauma that leads to bone damage, a large inoculation of organisms, or the presence of foreign bodies. The Orthotech rarely sees the patient when everything’s fine. Usually, there has been trauma and/or surgery to address it. Especially in the cast room, where there is opportunity to treat open wounds through which bone has recently protruded or which will allow access to bone, careful attention to prevention of infection can help save a person’s limb.
[click here to read the entire article] - posted November 30, 2007

Average Orthotech Salaries Hold Steady in 2006
2007-2008 Survey Results to be Released at 2008 Conference
The average salary for orthopaedic technologists remained essentially the same between 2005 and 2006, according to the results of the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT) annual compensation and benefits survey. The report, based on data provided by nearly 300 orthotechs from around the country, found the average 2006 salary was $43,231 -- a small $188 decrease from the 2005 average of $43,419.
[click here to read the entire article] - posted August 31, 2006

Become a Certified Orthopaedic Technologist
Earn the OTC credential -- the only legitimate and accredited certification for orthopaedic technologists. The certification exam is offered at more than 300 test sites around the world. For more information, visit www.nbcot.net or (866) 466-2268.