Description
Alter the materials used for prosthetic-orthotic devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.
Alternative labels
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manipulate prosthetic-orthotic device materials is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Manipulate prosthetic-orthotic device materials 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.
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