prosthetic-orthotics technician
Prosthetic-orthotics technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
Also called: orthotic and prosthetic technician, surgical appliance technician, orthopaedic technician, prosthetics maker, prosthetics assembler, prosthetic devices maker, orthotic technician, O&P technician
- 17
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- brush maker2 skills in common
- medical device engineer2 skills in common
- orthopaedic supplies specialised seller2 skills in common
- orthopaedic supply shop manager2 skills in common
- prosthetist-orthotist2 skills in common
- wood technology engineer2 skills in common
- traditional chinese medicine therapist1 skill in common
- violin maker1 skill in common
Essential skills
17- biomedical engineering
- finish prosthetic-orthotic devices
- human anatomy
- interpret prescriptions
- maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices
- manipulate metal
- manipulate plastic
- manipulate wood
- manufacture prosthetic-orthotic devices
- orthotic devices
- prosthetic devices
- prosthetic-orthotic device materials
- repair orthopedic goods
- repair prosthetic-orthotic devices
- test prosthetic-orthotic devices
- types of orthopedic supplies
- use technical drawing software
Optional skills
12- advise on medical device features
- biomedical techniques
- comply with legislation related to health care
- design objects to be crafted
- maintain prosthetic-orthotic laboratory equipment
- musculoskeletal anatomy
- order supplies
- orthopaedic goods industry
- prosthetic-orthotic examination
- recommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their condition
- use casts of body parts
- use of special equipment for daily activities
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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