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Star Wars fans have long been fascinated by Luke Skywalker's prosthetic hand. The goal of a prosthetist is to create an artificial limb that is comfortable, functional, and improves one's quality of life. Watch a short video that details the education and career opportunities available to those who are interested in designing devices that appear to come from a universe far, far away.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have those interested in prosthetic design view the other two videos in the series
Classroom Considerations
- One of three prosthetic design videos in the PBS Career Connections series
Pros
- The video includes information about how the prosthetists work with patients
Cons
- None