Maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices

Description

Ensure that all prosthetic-orthotic devices are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.

Alternative labels

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.

Optional skill

Maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

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. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients’ needs.

 


 

References

  1. Maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022