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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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
No
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
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