ISCO Specialization 3214.3.1 Prosthetic Orthotics Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Prosthetic-Orthotic Device Materials
- Orthotic Devices
- Human Anatomy
- Maintain Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices
- Repair Orthopedic Goods
- Manipulate Metal
- Biomedical Engineering
- Finish Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices
- Manufacture Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices
- Repair Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices
- Types Of Orthopedic Supplies
- Test Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices
- Use Technical Drawing Software
- Manipulate Plastic
- Manipulate Wood
- Interpret Prescriptions
- Prosthetic Devices
Optional Skills
- Orthopaedic Goods Industry
- Recommend Orthopedic Goods To Customers Depending On Their Condition
- Maintain Prosthetic-Orthotic Laboratory Equipment
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Biomedical Techniques
- Design Objects To Be Crafted
- Use Of Special Equipment For Daily Activities
- Order Supplies
- Advise On Medical Device Features
- Prosthetic-Orthotic Examination
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Use Casts Of Body Parts
Alternative Names
- Orthotic And Prosthetic Technician
- Surgical Appliance Maker
- Surgical Appliance Technician
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Prosthetics Maker
- Prosthetics Assembler
- Prosthetic Devices Maker
- Orthotic Technician
- O&P Technician
- Orthotic Appliance Maker
- Orthopaedic Appliance Maker
- Prosthetic Support Maker
- Orthotics Technician
- Prosthetic Appliance Maker
- Prosthetic Brace Maker
