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prosthetist-orthotist

Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation.

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DESCRIPTION

Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients' needs.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of orthopedic supplies

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
contribute to continuity of health care
interact with healthcare users
OPTIONALOptional competences
assist patients with rehabilitation
use e-health and mobile health technologies

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Skills overview

57total
23 essential
34 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 23 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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