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Orthotists and Prosthetists

SOC 29-2091.00

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Service Orientation

3.9

Writing

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.6

Active Learning

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Medicine and Dentistry

4.2

Production and Processing

3.9

English Language

3.7

Mechanical

3.6

Psychology

3.6

Design

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.4

Key Tasks

1Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.

2Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.

3Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.

4Maintain patients' records.

5Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.

Also Known As

American Board Certified Orthotist (ABC Orthotist) Artificial Limb Fitter Board Certified and Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist Certified Orthotic Fitter Certified Orthotist (CO) Certified Orthotist, Practice Manager Certified Orthotist/Pedorthist Certified Orthotist/Practitioner Manager Certified Prosthetist (CP) Certified Prosthetist, Certified Pedorthist