Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
- American Board Certified Orthotist (ABC Orthotist)
- Certified Orthotist (CO)
- Certified Prosthetist (CP)
- Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO)
- Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist (LPO)
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- Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner
- Orthotist
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Pedorthist
- Prosthetist
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- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.
- Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
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- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.
- Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
- Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
- Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
- Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
- Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
- Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.
- Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
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- administer medications or treatments
- analyze medical data
- collect clinical data
- communicate technical information
- fit patients for prosthetic device, using static or dynamic alignment
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- administer medications or treatments
- analyze medical data
- collect clinical data
- communicate technical information
- fit patients for prosthetic device, using static or dynamic alignment
- identify body response variations
- maintain dental or medical records
- make presentations on health or medical issues
- observe patient condition
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use sales techniques
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- Orthopedic Cast Room Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
- Orthotic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Physical Medicine Craftsman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Helper, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Orthopedic Assistant
- Orthotics Assistant
- Orthotist
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- Prosthetics Assistant
- Prosthetist
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