Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions. |
Talent Pool: Patient Care
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems for patients. -------------------------------------------------- Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients. Design medical devices or appliances. -------------------------------------------------- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products. -------------------------------------------------- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. -------------------------------------------------- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. -------------------------------------------------- Fit, test, evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function and comfort. Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. -------------------------------------------------- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. -------------------------------------------------- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. -------------------------------------------------- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. -------------------------------------------------- Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars. Maintain medical and professional knowledge -------------------------------------------------- |
EDUCATION: |
Required: A high school diploma, GED or college degree; Completion of a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) approved pedorthic pre-certification education course. Preferred: A high school diploma, or College degree; Completion of NCOPE approved pedorthic certification course. |
EXPERIENCE: |
Required: Completion of 1,000 hours of pedorthic patient care experience obtained either before or after completion of pedorthic education program. |
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
REQUIRED Valid Driver's License | Valid Driver's License PREFERRED |
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