Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L26A
Orthopedic Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Assists medical officer in application, removal and maintenance of all forms of casts and traction. Assists in minor operative procedures such as arthrocentesis, suture removal, dressing change, and insertion and removal of skeletal traction devices. Maintain records on patients treated in cast room.
Core Skills
- cast application and removal
- traction device management
- orthopedic splinting
- arthrocentesis assistance
- suture removal
- dressing change procedures
- skeletal traction support
- orthopedic patient education
- cast room documentation
- musculoskeletal injury support
Common Certifications
- Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- REHABILITATION
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Orthopedic technician training program
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- CPR/BLS Certification
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Career Growth
- Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT)
- Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.