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.

Scope note

Includes people producing orthopaedic devices. Excludes people producing electrical devices such as hearing aids.

Alternative Labels

O&P technician

orthopaedic appliance maker

orthopaedic technician

orthotic and prosthetic technician

orthotic appliance maker

orthotics technician

orthotic technician

prosthetic-orthotics technician

prosthetic appliance maker

prosthetic brace maker

prosthetic devices maker

prosthetics assembler

prosthetics maker

prosthetic support maker

surgical appliance maker

surgical appliance technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

finish prosthetic-orthotic devices interpret prescriptions maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices manipulate metal manipulate plastic manipulate wood manufacture prosthetic-orthotic devices repair orthopedic goods repair prosthetic-orthotic devices test prosthetic-orthotic devices use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

biomedical engineering human anatomy orthotic devices prosthetic devices prosthetic-orthotic device materials types of orthopedic supplies

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on medical device features comply with legislation related to health care design objects to be crafted maintain prosthetic-orthotic laboratory equipment order supplies recommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their condition use casts of body parts

Optional Knowledge

biomedical techniques musculoskeletal anatomy orthopaedic goods industry prosthetic-orthotic examination use of special equipment for daily activities

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/500b7b14-507c-4c49-816d-c1d0b05b85e4

Status

released

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