Prosthetist-Orthotist Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Prosthetist-Orthotist Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Prosthetist-Orthotist
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EssentialBiomechanics knowledge
The use of mechanical means to understand the function and structure of biological organisms.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialProsthetic Devices knowledge
The various artificial replacements of body parts or limbs, which were lost during a trauma, disease or an accident.
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EssentialRehabilitation knowledge
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAnswer Patients' Questions skill
Respond in a friendly and professional manner to all inquiries from current or potential patients, and their families, of a healthcare establishment.
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EssentialApply Health Sciences skill
Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.
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EssentialArchive Healthcare Users' Records skill
Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.
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EssentialCollect Healthcare User's General Data skill
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by …
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialContribute To Continuity Of Health Care skill
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialInteract With Healthcare Users skill
Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialRecord Healthcare Users' Progress Related To Treatment skill
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.
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EssentialAdvise On Rehabilitation Exercises skill
Educate and advise on rehabilitation exercises to aid long-term recovery, teaching the appropriate techniques to ensure health is maintained.
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EssentialContribute To The Rehabilitation Process skill
Contribute to the rehabilitation process to enhance activity, functioning and participation using a person-centered and evidence-based approach.
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EssentialCreate Lifecasts skill
Use specialised products such as silicones to create moulds of a person's hand, face, or other body parts in a process called lifecasting. Use moulds or other materials to create …
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EssentialDesign Medical Supportive Devices skill
Compose, create and evaluate orthopaedic and prosthetic devices after consulting with physicians, examining and measuring the patient in order to determine the size of the artificial limb.
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EssentialInstruct Patients On Supportive Devices skill
Inform patients on the utilisation and care of orthoses and protheses.
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EssentialModify Lifecasts skill
Fix and appropriately modify lifecasts to ensure their accuracy.
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OptionalHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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OptionalMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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OptionalOrthopaedics knowledge
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalOrthopaedic Conditions knowledge
The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and natural history of common orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
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OptionalFirst Aid knowledge
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
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OptionalHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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OptionalOrthotics knowledge
The manufacture and design of devices used to modify structural functions of the skeletal system.
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OptionalTypes Of Orthopedic Supplies knowledge
Various types of orthopaedic supplies such as braces and arm supports, used for physical therapy or physical rehabilitation.
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OptionalProsthetic-Orthotic Device Materials knowledge
The materials used to create prosthetic-orthotic devices such as polymers, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to medical regulations, …
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OptionalMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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OptionalOrthopaedic Goods Industry knowledge
The characteristics of devices and suppliers in the orthopaedic devices field.
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OptionalPathology knowledge
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
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OptionalPedorthics knowledge
Conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs, and the modification of footwear and supportive devices used to help fix these issues.
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OptionalDevelop Therapeutic Relationships skill
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …
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OptionalIdentify Patients' Medical Records skill
Locate, retrieve and present medical records, as requested by authorized medical personnel.
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OptionalManipulate Plastic skill
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
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OptionalManipulate Wood skill
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
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OptionalProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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OptionalRespond To Changing Situations In Health Care skill
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OptionalUse E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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OptionalWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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OptionalAssist Patients With Rehabilitation skill
Assist to develop and restore patient`s body systems, their neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helping them in the rehabilitation process.
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OptionalEducate Patient's Relations On Care skill
Educate patient`s caregivers, family, or employer on how to accommodate and care for the patient.
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OptionalFinish Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices skill
Complete the manufacturing of prosthetic and orthotic devices by sanding, smoothing, applying paint or lacquer layers, stuffing and covering some parts with leather or textiles.
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OptionalMaintain Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices skill
Ensure that all prosthetic-orthotic devices are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
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OptionalManipulate Prosthetic-Orthotic Device Materials skill
Alter the materials used for prosthetic-orthotic devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.
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OptionalModify Casts For Prostheses skill
Fabricate and fit casts for prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of limb; measure, model and produce casts for prostheses and evaluate their fit on the patient.
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OptionalPerform A Prosthetic Examination Of The Patient skill
Examine, interview and measure patients to determine the kind and size of prosthetic and orthotic devices that have to be made.
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OptionalPlace Orders For Orthopedic Products skill
Order specialised orthopaedic materials and supplies for the store; maintain the company stock.
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OptionalRecommend Orthopedic Goods To Customers Depending On Their Condition skill
Recommend and provide advice on orthopaedic goods and pieces of equipment such as braces, slings or elbow supports. Provide individual advice depending on customer's specific condition and needs.
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OptionalRecommend Orthotic Devices skill
Suggest patients to use tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve feet pain.
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OptionalRecord Data From Biomedical Tests skill
Use information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.
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OptionalRepair Orthopedic Goods skill
Replace and repair orthopaedic material such as prostheses, technical supports and rehabilitation aids.
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OptionalRepair Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices skill
Perform repairs, fix and modify prosthetic-orthotic devices according to the specifications.
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OptionalTest Prosthetic-Orthotic Devices skill
Ensure that the prosthetic-orthotic devices fit the patient according to specifications. Test and evaluate them to ensure that they work as intended. Make adjustments to ensure proper fit, function and …
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