Other Medical Technologists and Technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assist dietitians in planning and supervising food service operations
• Plan menus and therapeutic diets based on nutritional requirements
• Design and fabricate ocular prostheses and artificial eyes
• Paint and customize prosthetic eyes to match patient appearance
• Design and fit artificial limbs, braces, and orthopedic supports
• Take measurements and create molds for prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Build, assemble, and repair prosthetic and orthotic appliances
• Modify medical devices using specialized materials and techniques
• Consult with healthcare professionals regarding patient needs
• Supervise technicians and assist in clinical or laboratory operations

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Dietary technicians require completion of a two- to three-year college program in dietary technology and supervised practical training.
• Ocularists require specialized training through the American Society of Ocularists or several years of supervised practical training.
• Certification by the National Examining Board of Ocularists is usually required.
• Prosthetists and orthotists require a two-year college program plus approximately three years of supervised training.
• Certification by the Canadian Board of Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists may be required.
• Prosthetic and orthotic technicians require a two- to three-year college program or equivalent training.
• Internationally educated professionals must complete credential recognition and certification before employment.